Roads of Mongolia
Plan the perfect driving adventure with this helpful guide! Learn more about the things to consider before driving the most spectacular roads of Mongolia.
How To Travel to Potanin Glacier
Located on the Western most point of Mongolia in Bayan-Ulgii Province, the Potanin Glacier is the longest glacier in the country.
Jaargalant wooden bridge: not for the sissies
Located in the Khövsgöl Province of Mongolia, the Jaargalant wooden bridge is 128.18m long on the Ider river. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.
Driving the Lake Khövsgöl ice road
Lake Khövsgöl is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.645m (5,396ft) above the sea level, located in the Khövsgöl Province of northwest of Mongolia.
Khurgan-Khoton Lakes: a truly outstanding 4x4 adventure
Located in the northern part of the Altai mountain range, near the Chinese border, in Bayan-Ölgii, the westernmost of the provinces of Mongolia, Khurgan and Khoton are two lakes situated at an elevation of more than 2.000m.
A memorable road trip to Tolbo Lake
Tolbo Lake is a high mountain fresh water lake at an elevation of 2.080m (6,824ft) above the sea level, located in western Mongolia.
Crossing the Khurgan and Khoton Lakes Bridge
Located in Bayan-Ölgii, the westernmost of the provinces of Mongolia, the bridge over the Khurgan and Khoton Lakes is a short wooden bridge. Impassable for 2 cars at the same time, this 100m bridge tests the skill, and courage, of any driver. It's one of the most spectacular bridges of the world.
Crossing the Khovd River bridge is not a piece of cake
Located in the Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia, Khovd River bridge is a wooden bridge spanning the Khovd River. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.
Ultimate 4wd destination: Orkhon Waterfall
Orkhon Waterfall is a 16-metres (52,5 feet) high and 5-metres (16 feet) wide waterfall located in the Orkhon valley of Övörkhangai Province in central Mongolia. The waterfalls formed 20.000 years ago after a unique combination of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
A paved road to the legendary Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.060m (6,758ft) above the sea level, located in the Khangai Mountains of central Mongolia. The lake supports Pike and other fishes. Rare birds are found here.
Hashaatin Davaa: courage is required to drive to the summit
Hashaatin Davaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.545m (8,349 ft) above the sea level, located in Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia.
Khongoryn Els
Located in Omnogovi province of Mongolia, the Khongor Sand Dunes are some of the largest and most impressive white sand dunes in the country.
Road A303
The A303 road is a very exciting journey in the heart of western Mongolia. The route involves crossing the Baidrag river without a bridge.
Khorgo Mountain
Khorgo Mountain is a dormant volcano at an elevation of 2.210m (7,250ft) above the sea level, located in the Tariat district in the Arkhangai Province of Mongolia.
Hangal Nuur
The Hangal Lake, also known as Khangal Lake, is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Khentii province, in north-eastern Mongolia.
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.
A 4x4 road to Sangiin Dalai Nuur
Sangiin Dalai Nuur is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.570m (8,431ft) above the sea located in the Bayankhongor Province in southern Mongolia.
Khoridol pass: this road is not for timid drivers
Khoridol pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.266m (7,434ft) above the sea level, located in the Horidol Saridag Mountains of Khovsgol province, in Mongolia. Significant portions of the road to the summit pass run through riverbeds that often flood after rains.
The Wild Road from Delüün to Bulgan
The road from Delüün to Bulgan is a very challening mountain drive located in the Bayan-Ölgii Province, in western Mongolia, near the Chinese border.
A Paved Road to Shine Davaa
Shine Davaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.637m (8,651ft) above the sea level, located in the Bayan-Ölgii Province, in western Mongolia.
The challenging wooden Eg River bridge
Eg River bridge is a challenging wooden bridge at an elevation of 1.648m (5,406ft) above the sea level, located in the Khövsgöl Province of northwest of Mongolia. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.
Jigleg Pass: a grassy dirt road to the summit
Jigleg Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.930m (6,332ft) above the sea level, located in Khövsgöl aimag, in northern Mongolia.
An epic drive to Ulan Daba
Ulan Daba is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.197m (10,488ft) above the sea level located on the boundary of Khovd and Bayan-Ölgii Provinces, in western Mongolia.
Zagastai Pass, a road through rugged landscapes
Zagastai Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.505m (8,218ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Zavkhan, in the western part of Mongolia.
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