The Stelvio Pass has one of the windiest roads and reaches a height of 2,757m above sea level, making it one of the highest mountain passes in Europe.
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The winding mountain road leading to the Stelvio Pass is the highest pass road in Italy (at 2,758 m) and is considered one of the most impressive roads in the world, with its 48 bends on the South Tyrolean side.
The Netherlands (6.4) takes the top spot for road quality in Europe – only outperformed by Singapore (6.5) globally – followed by Switzerland (6.3) (which is also 3rd worldwide), Austria (6.0), Portugal (6), Spain (5.7) and Croatia (5.6).
CHARLOTTE — A road in North Carolina has been named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to SAVOTEUR. The Tail of the Dragon, which begins at the Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, is a remote, long, twisting road with 318 curves, 11 bridges, and few guardrails.
North Yungas Road, BoliviaThat this route from La Paz to Coroico is also known as the 'Road of Death' (or El Camino de la Muerte in Spanish) gives you some idea why it is included on our list of most dangerous roads. In fact, it has often been dubbed the most dangerous road in the world.
The North Yungas Road has earned the unofficial title of “most dangerous highway in the world.” This comes from a combination of its height, narrowness, and lack of guardrails. The route spans 50 miles or 80 kilometers, connecting Coroico and La Paz. This road is part of the Cordillera Oriental Mountain Range.
Dangerous UK Roads – The Hardknott PassOne of the steepest roads in England, the Hardknott pass is also one of the narrowest and most difficult to drive. If you have the windows open you might even find yourself short of breath, as it's located about 400m above sea level.
The most dangerous highway in the U.S. is Interstate 95 (I-95). Vehicle fatalities increased by an estimated 7.2% from 2019 to 2020. Wyoming, New Mexico and South Carolina had the most vehicular crashes per 100,000 people.
Hardknott Pass is considered to be one of the most challenging in the UK. It has earned this consideration due to its series of hairpin bends and the high risk of ice on the road. It is a steep, twisting, single-track road that cuts right through the heart of the Lake District between the Duddon Valley and Eskdale.