What are the most spectacular roads in Russia?
Spread across the vast expanse of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, Russia is the largest country in the world. With such a big area, the country has about 100 of the most spectacular roads in the world and is home to extreme driving adventures as well. The Treacherous Kolyma Highway is Russia's Road of Bones Adventure. It is an exciting adventure running from Yakutsk to Magadan. It was built by prisoners using hand tools in the 1930s, marking one of the most terrifying chapters in Soviet history. It’s also worth the drive through BAM Road, 4.300 km of off-road through Siberia. It is one of the toughest adventure roads remaining on this planet. This old railway service track runs roughly alongside a railway track in extreme Siberia. The Trans-Siberian Highway spans 6,800 miles from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok, from the Baltic Sea of the Atlantic Ocean to the Japan Sea of the Pacific Ocean. It’s one of the longest roads in the world. And an epic frozen drive to Anabar is a true Russian adventure leading to Anabar Bay, on the Laptev Sea. It's one of the world's northernmost roads.
If you prefer spooky drives, don’t forget the terrifying Vitim River Bridge in Siberia. It’s an old train bridge crossing the Vitim River, with its old metal structure covered with rotting wooden planks. It is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. It’s also worth to mention The road to Lake Karachay, the most polluted place on Earth. It is considered one of the most polluted bodies of water on Earth, with its waters capable of killing a human within 30 minutes.
For high mountain roads lovers, Gara-Bashi station (Mount Elbrus) is a ski lift at 3.883m (12,739ft) above sea level. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.
The road to Chike-Taman Pass will take your breath away
Pereval Chike-Taman is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.246m (4,087ft) above the sea level, located in Ongudaysky District of the Altai Republic, in Russia.
A journey on the legendary Lena Highway
A360 Lena Highway is an unforgettable journey in the heart of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in Russia.
Pik Terskol: a truly outstanding 4x4 adventure
Pik Terskol is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.092m (10,144ft) above the sea level, located in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay–Cherkessia of Russia, near the border with Georgia. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.
A chairlift trail to the summit of Mount Mussa-Achitara
Mount Mussa-Achitara is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.141m (10,305ft) above the sea level, located in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, in Russia. It's one of the highest mountain roads of Europe.
A real adventure on the road from Mirny to Udachny in Siberia
Located just outside the Arctic circle in eastern Siberia, the Mirny-Udachny Road is a real adventure. The drive is strictly off limits to outsiders without a special permit and the authorities regard any foreigners with considerable suspicion.
Sikhote-Alin Pass: a remote road
Perevale Sikhote-Alin'skom is a mountain pass at an elevation of 853m (2,798ft) above the sea level, located in Vaninsky District, in Khabarovsk Krai, in the Russian Far East.
The abandoned old road to Krasnaya Polyana
Located in Krasnodar Krai, on the Black Sea area of Russia, the abandoned mountain road to Krasnaya Polyana is said to be one of the most dangerous roads of the country.
An epic enthralling road through Cherek Gorge
Cherek Gorge is a very scenic canyon carved by the Cherek Balkarskiy river, located in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, of Russia.
Ulagansky Pass, The Road That Has It All
Ulagansky Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.082m (6,830ft) above the sea level, located in the Ulagansky District of the Altai Republic, Russia.
Okha-Nogliki Road
Located on the east coast of the far north of the SakhalinIsland, in Russia, the road linking Okha and Nogliki is an amazing journey.
Road of Life is an epic adventure
Located beyond the Arctic circle, on the Kildin Island, the Road of Life is an epic adventure in the Russian Murmansk Oblast.
Mambet Rock
The Mambet Rock is an impressive rock formation (140m tall) located in the Gafuriysky District, Republic of Bashkortostan, in Russia.
The paved road to the Special Astrophysical Observatory of Russia
The Special Astrophysical Observatory is an observatory at an elevation of 2.098m (6,883ft) above the sea level located in the Zelenchuksky District on the north side of the Caucasus Mountains in southern Russia.
Chuya Highway
Chuya Highway is one of the most beautiful highways in the world, going through the Altay Mountains, in the heart of Siberia, Russia. Bear in mind that it’s not an easy trip: the road can be quite steep and winding.
Pereval Durbet-Daba
Pereval Durbet-Daba is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.482m (8,143ft) above the sea level, located on the Russian-Mongolian border. At the pass there’s a 23 km wide neutral zone.
The Karmadon Canyon Road is said to be the scary of scaries
Karmadon canyon is the name of a stunning gorge located in Prigorodny District, in the North Ossetia–Alania Republic of Russia. The area suffered a deadly slide of a gigantic iceberg in the mountains killing 125 people.
Driving the remote A331 road on the edge of the Arctic Circle
A331 is the name of a very remote and lonely road located on the edge of the Arctic Circle, in Russia.
The remote road to Gamsutl, a Soviet ghost town
Gamsutl is the name of an abandoned ancient village located in the mountains of Dagestan, Russia. It is said to be one of the oldest settlements in the republic.
The Ultimate Road Trip From Rogachevo to Belushya Guba
Located on Yuzhny Island, Novaya Zemlya, in Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast, the road from Rogachevo to Belushya Guba is a bumpy, though scenic drive. It's one of the world's northernmost roads.
Most Extreme Off-Road Truckers of Russia
Russian truck and car drivers have to prove their driving skills on some of the most challenging roads on Earth. Muddy and frozen roads are a challenge for these drivers.
The narrow Kazbegi Tunnel, an international border
Kazbegi Tunnel is an international high mountain tunnel on the Russia-Georgia border, on the northern slopes of the mighty Caucasus range.
A memorable road trip to Pereval Balyk
Pereval Balyk is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.525m (11,564ft) above the sea level, located in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic of Russia. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.
Pereval Mukhinskiy, a steep remote road only for experienced drivers
Pereval Mukhinskiy is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.148m (10,328ft) above the sea level, located in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, in Russia.
Botlikh-Andi Road
Botlikh-Andi road is a high mountain road located in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia.
98K-015 is a remote road across the Sakha Republic
98K-015 is the name of a very defiant road located in the Sakha Republic, on the edge of the Arctic Circle, in Russia.
Akhuk-Dara Pass
Pereval Akhuk-Dara is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.104m (6,902ft) above the sea level located on the border of Georgia and Ruassia, in the Caucasus Mountains.
How To Have The Ultimate Road Trip To Olchansky Pass
Olchansky Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.183m (3,881ft) above the sea level, located in Oymyakonsky District, in the Sakha Republic, Russia.
Western Europe-Western China Highway is the New Silk Road
The Western Europe-Western China (WE-WC) Highway is a transcontinental expressway linking China's Yellow Sea coast with Western Europe. It is a key transportation route connecting Europe and Asia.
Pereval Gumbashi, one of the most picturesque roads in the Caucasus
Pereval Gumbashi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.051m (6,729ft) above the sea level, located in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, Russia.
Buguzun Pass: experienced drivers only
Buguzun Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.610 m (8,562ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Tuva and Altai republics of Russia. The track is totally unpaved with a few shallow fords.
Chegetjara Pass is a thrilling (scary) off road experience
Chegetjara Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.123 m (10,246ft) above the sea level, located in Chereksky District of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic in Russia. The road to the summit is brutal, with 30% gradients.
Georgian Military Road: a major route from Georgia to Russia
The Georgian Military Road, part of the E117 road, is a highlight of any trip to Georgia and one of the South Caucasus' most scenic roads, steeped in trade, wars, and legends. This ancient passage from Georgia to Russia is a spectacular adventure.
Kurtatinsky Pass: a truly outstanding 4x4 adventure to the summit
Pereval Kurtatinskiy is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.297m (10,816ft) above the sea level, located in Alagirsky District, North Ossetia–Alania Republic of Russia.
Driving the memorable 4x4 road to Bald Mountain in Teberda
Mount Bald (Gora Lysaya) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.583m (8,474ft) above the sea level, located in the Karachay–Cherkess Republic of Russia.
Ulan-Daban Pass, an international pass only for 4x4
Ulan-Daban is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.697m (8,848ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Russia and Mongolia.
Driving the breathtaking road to Roki Pass
Pereval Rokskiy is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.981m (9,780ft) above the sea level, located on the border of North Ossetia–Alania Republic of Russia and Georgia.