Roads of Azerbaijan

Plan the perfect driving adventure with this helpful guide! Learn more about the things to consider before driving the most spectacular roads of Azerbaijan.

The road to Lahıc with huge cliffs and 300m drops

Located in the Ismailli Rayon of Azerbaijan, the road to Lahij is one of the most dangerous drives in the world. It follows a river with huge cliffs and 300m drops.

Dare to drive the dangerous Ömər Aşırımı in Azerbaijan

Ömər Aşırımı is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.252m (10,669ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Ganja-Gazakh, in Azerbaijan.

Lake Maralgöl is a wild unpaved road in Azerbaijan

Lake Maralgöl is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.910m (6,266ft) above the sea level in the region of Ganja-Gazakh, in the western part of Azerbaijan. It is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the country.

Lake Göygöl is a road with delightful views in Azerbaijan

Lake Göygöl is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.556m (5,104ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Ganja-Gazakh, in the western part of Azerbaijan.

The road to Khinalug yolu, one of the highest towns in the Caucasus

Khinalug is a high mountain town at an elevation of 2.350m (7,710ft) above the sea level, hidden on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, in Azerbaijan. It’s said to be the most remote and isolated village in Northeastern Azerbaijan and among the highest in the Caucasus.

Driving the wild road to Mount Kapaz

Mount Kapaz is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.893m (9,491ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Ganja-Gazakh, in Azerbaijan.

A defiant unpaved road to David Gareja Monastery

Located in Kakheti, southeast of Tbilisi near the Azerbaijan border, the David Gareja Monastery is a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex. It’s perhaps the most remarkable of all Georgia's ancient sites.

Travelling the cliff road from Afurca to Tengealti

Located in the Quba Rayon of Azerbaijan, a dangerous cliff road runs along the Velvele River, from Afurca to Tengealti.

Driving the scenic road from Gilazi to Altiaghach

Gilazi-Altiaghach road is a very scenic drive located within the Altiaghaj National Park, in the Khizi Rayon of Azerbaijan.

A slippery street with black ice in Baku

Out of control bus, cars and truck negotiating a frozen street in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on 2016, January 26th. The black ice covered the road making vehicles skim.

Zodskij Pereval

Sotk Pass is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.374m (7,788ft) above the sea level, located on the Azerbaijan and Armenia border.

Laza Road

Laza is a high mountain village at an elevation of 1.670m (5,479ft) above the sea level, located in the Qusar Rayon of Azerbaijan. Drive with care as this is a mountain road with hairpin curves and dangerous dropoffs.

Ayich’ingil Lerrnants’k’ is pure adventure

Ayich’ingil Lerrnants’k’ is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.466m (11,371ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

Sev Lake

Sev Lake is a glacial lake at an elevation of 2.678m (8,786ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Mount Kaputjugh

Mount Kaputjugh is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.429m (11,250ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan. It’s

The breathtaking road to K’ashat’agh

K’ashat’agh is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.874m (9,429ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

Kaputzhukh Pass

Kaputzhukh Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.492m (11,456ft) above the sea level, located on the Azerbaijan- Armenia border.

Bechenagskiy Pereval

The Betschenagsku Pass is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.346m (7,696ft) above the sea level, located on the Azerbaijan- Armenia border.

Pavarotlar

Pavarotlar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.132m (10,275ft) above the sea level, located on the Azerbaijan- Armenia border. The average gradient is 12.55%.

Hongur Lerr

Hongur Lerr is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.052m (10,013ft) above the sea level, located in the Kalbajar Rayon of Azerbaijan.

East Sevan Ridge

East Sevan is a ridge at an elevation of 3.376m (11,076ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Tsar-Verin Shorjha

Tsar-Verin Shorjha is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.748m (9,015ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Road trip guide: Conquering Mount Gomshasar

Mount Gomshasar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.542m (11,620ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Ganja-Gazakh, in Azerbaijan.

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