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10 Amazing Roads for Road Trips
Road trips are one of the best experiences one can have in their life. There are various reasons to love road trips. One of the main reasons to love it is that, they allow us to enjoy the place at our own pace. We can stop anywhere we want, can move anywhere, capture moments and much more.
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Apart from the destinations, the journey also matters a lot. There are numerous beautiful destinations in the world and to reach there, their route makes the journey more special. Here we will discuss someof the amazing and beautiful routes in the world that will amaze the road trip lovers.
1. The Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway
It is one of the most mesmerizing as well as thrilling roads in the world. The highway offers scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean along with en route beautiful islands and coastal landscapes. The road connects between Averoy of Norway to the mainland.
2. Xingshan Water Highway, China
The highway is built over the Xingshan River in China. It is also one of the most mesmerizing routes in the world. One often lost themselves in the picturesque views of high Alpines. The scenic route offers beautiful rock sculptures, serene rural towns, and lots of panoramic views.
3. Passage Du Gois, France
The passage is a connecting between Île de Noirmoutier Island and the mainland. The 4.3 Km long natural route is not only but one of the most dangerous routes as well. The interesting thing is that the route is open just for a few hours a day as the path is submerged in the water due to high tides.
4. Zuluk Road, India
This road in Sikkim, India was once the part of the ancient Silk Route. The 30 Km long route has hundreds of sharp turns which make it one of the most dizzying roads in the world. The entire road has very sharp turns that even the most experienced drivers got deceived. It needs a special permit to travel through this route as this is not for the weak-hearted person.
5. National Highway 22, Himachal, India
This mesmerizing highway in Himachal Pradesh offers the scenic beauty where one can feel close to the mountains. Apart from its panoramic beauty, it is one of the most dangerous roads in the world. With lots of sharp and unpredictable turns make it adventurous ride. There is very little space where two vehicles pass through. Not only thrilling and beautiful, but it is also very much busiest mountain roads.
6. Seven Mile Bridge, USA
This bridge in Florida USA is connecting between the Florida Keys (the beautiful coral cay archipelago) i.e. Middle keys and the Lower Keys. This is one of the longest bridges in the world (10.9 Km). This bridge is the part of Overseas Highway. The whole route offers the scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. You will be enchanted by the hues of the sea and the coastal landscapes of Florida. One should travel through this bridge once in a lifetime.
7. Ruta 40, Argentina
National Route 40, also known as Ruta 40 or RN40 is a highway stretching from Punta Loyola in Western Argentina. Beautiful Andes Mountain range runs parallel on this route. This route has desert stretches, hairpin bends, and gravel paths. It offers almost everything to make a perfect road trip like mountains, desert, forests, and sea. This is an ideal choice for a road trip which is quite popular and a unique to visit Argentina.
8. Stelvio Pass, Italy
It is the highest (with the elevation of 9,045 feet) and most dramatic mountain road in the European Alps. This mountain pass is located in Bormio in Italy and it is one of the most famous road drives in Europe. Some of the 180-degree hairpin turns (around 50) makes it a thrilling ride which can be enjoyed every time you travel there.
9. Forgotten World Highway, New Zealand
As its name suggests, this highway in New Zealand is quite mysterious and eerie. It is located in Stratford and is full of rugged contours. As the entire road provides a roller coaster experience so the local residents describe it “A bit upsy downsy”.
10. Great Ocean Road, Australia
The Great Ocean Road is world famous and it is one of the best marine drives in the world. The entire road runs along the southern boundary of Australia. The road is over 250 Kilometers long and stretches to Warrnambool. The road offers a magnificent panorama of the southern ocean and numerous surreal views.
