[forwards4all] World's most amazing roads

 

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World's most amazing roads
Old Chalus Road, IranOne of Iran's most beautiful (and dangerous) roads, Old Chalus is connected to the northern city of Chalus via this road through the Alborz Mountains. Karakoram HighwayThe "highest paved international road in the world" connects Pakistan with Xinjiang, China. It is currently closed at the Hunza Valley due to a massive landslide. Stelvio Pass, Italian AlpsFrom the Eastern Alps in Italy, the Stelvio Pass Road is the second highest paved mountain road in the Alps and its situated at an altitude of around 2757 metres above sea level. The Remarkables, New ZealandThe road through the Remarkables mountain range is, well, quite remarkable. The highest point in the range is Single Cone at 2319 metres. This photo was taken between The Remarkables resort and Queenstown, "somewhere below the clouds". Guoliang Tunnel Road, ChinaLocated in the Taihana Mountains in the Hunan Province of China, this 1200 metres long tunnel has been dubbed as the road that does not tolerate any mistakes. The Overseas Highway, Florida KeysBuilt in 1938, The Overseas Highway leaps from island to island across 42 bridges southwest through Florida Keys. Road to nowhere, Atlantic Road, NorwayThe bridge known as "Storseisundet Bridge" is part of the one of the most scenic roads in the Norway. It connects Norway's mainland to the Island of Averøy, is 8.3 km long and has eight bridges inter-connecting several small islands in the open sea near the coast. Death Road, BoliviaNamed the world's most dangerous road in 1995, the single lane road connects La Paz and Coroico deep into the Bolivian Andes Ice Road, Northwest Territories, CanadaThroughout winter in Northern Canada drivers can travel along the unique iced roads that appear to be endless. The bright snow and blue ice under your wheels is said to create a dream world where you almost lose track of time. Glenwood Canyon, ColoradoA rugged scenic 20km canyon on the Colorado River. The canyon is widely considered one of the most scenic natural features on the Interstate Highway System of the US. The Transfagarasan, RomaniaThis the highest and most dramatic paved road from Romania. Built as a strategic military route between 1970 and 1974, this road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti. The Great Ocean Road, VIC, AustraliaThis coastal road runs for 241km, between Torquay and Warrnambool. This is one of the world's most scenic coastal drives, allowing drivers a perfect view of the iconic 12 Apostles. Baldwin St, DunedinBaldwin Street is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the steepest street in the world. It takes about ten minutes, just to walk about 350 metres! Peru Mountain Pass RoadOne of many spectacular mountain pass roads throughout Peru, this one runs north from the Sacred Valley town of Ollantaytambo and is part of the car route to Machu Picchu. Gotthard Pass, Swiss AlpsThe most famous of all the Alpine passes, travelling north from Italy into Switzerland, you'll come to Gotthard Pass, which you can cross on either the new, straightforward road, or the old roller coaster as pictured.
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