What are the most spectacular roads in Mongolia?

Located between China and Russia, Mongolia is a landlocked country, tucked away in the central part of Asia. It offers driving experiences for every driver, and it is a true paradise for 4x4 lovers, with both stunning ice roads and mountainous adventures. Located in the Khövsgöl Province, in the northwestern part Mongolia, the Lake Khövsgöl ice road is a stunning adventure on ice, available only in winter.

The country has an average elevation of 1,580 m (5,180 ft) with mountains and rolling plateaus, so if you prefer high mountain roads, you need to drive to Khurgan-Khoton Lakes. It’s a truly outstanding 4x4 adventure in the northern part of the Altai mountain range, near the Chinese border. Both lakes are situated at an elevation of more than 2,000 m. The country includes the Altai Mountains in the west, the Khangai Mountains in the central part, and the Khentii Mountains in the northeast.

If you like challenging adventures, you can’t miss the Hashaatin Davaa, a high mountain pass at 2,545 m (8,349 ft) above sea level in the western part of Mongolia. The country is characterized by vast steppes, deserts, and mountains, with the Gobi Desert covering a significant portion of its southern region.

Öl Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.105m (6,906ft) above the sea level, located in Khövsgöl aimag in Mongolia.

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.

Bursatyn Davaaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.644m (8,674ft) above the sea level, located in Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia.

Kadan Khyasaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.417m (7,929ft) above the sea level, located in the Khövsgöl Province of northwest of Mongolia.

Gantsiin Davaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.175m (7,135ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Zavkhan, in the western part of Mongolia.

Santyn Davaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.063m (6,768ft) above the sea level, located in the Khövsgöl Province of Mongolia.

Munkh Hayrhan is a high mountain peak located on the boundary of Bayan-Ölgii and Khovd Provinces in western Mongolia. A road near the peak tops out at 3.145m (10,318ft) above the sea level.

Nudengiin Davaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.544m (8,346ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Zavkhan, in the western part of Mongolia.

Khar Nuur is a fresh water lake at an elevation of 2.537m (8,323ft) above the sea level, located in Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia.

Solongot Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.558m (8,392ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Arkhangai and Zavkhan provinces, in the western part of Mongolia.

Utrag Davaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.343m (7,687ft) above the sea level, located in Khovsgol Province, in Northern Mongolia. It’s one of the most extreme roads on the country.

Toom Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.232m (7,322ft) above the sea level, located in the Khövsgöl Province of northern Mongolia.

Egiyn Davaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.599m (8,526ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Bayankhongor and Arkhangai Provinces, in Mongolia.

Jhankai Nuruu is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.282m (7,486ft) above the sea level, located in Khövsgöl province, in northern Mongolia.

Ulaagchini Davaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.086m (10,124ft) above the sea level, located in Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia.

Aksu is a hot spring located at an elevation of 2,638m (8,654ft) above sea level, on the western edge of Tsengel Sum in Bayan-Ölgii province, Mongolia.

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