What are the most spectacular roads in Turkey?

Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey is one of the most exciting countries in the world to drive, and a must on any driver’s list. First on the list must be the challenging D915 (Bayburt-Of) Road. It stands as one of the world's most challenging roads, nestled between the Black Sea and the Northeast Anatolia regions. This road is for experts only.

Covering an area of 783,356 square kilometers and sharing borders with eight countries, Turkey is home to about 200 roads listed as the most spectacular in the world. For the bravest drivers, the dangerous Kemaliye Stone Road above the Euphrates River is one of the most extreme roads in the world. This handmade road is for drivers with strong nerves only, with drops of hundreds of meters, unprotected by guardrails, and 38 unlit tunnels. The construction of the road started in 1870 and was finished in 2002. The road to Kus Yuvasi Pass will take your breath away. At 1,388m (4,553ft) above sea level, the pass is located in the Mediterranean Region of the country.

The Karabet Geçidi, at 2,994m (9,822ft) above sea level in Van Province, is one of Europe's highest paved roads, offering panoramic views. If the previous roads are not enough, the country is home to Gök Dağ, one of the highest roads in Europe, climbing up to 3,417m (11,210ft) above sea level. There are many construction companies established in Turkey that worked for building the new, better roads that attract many tourists each year.

Elma Dağı (Mount Elma) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,857m (6,092ft) above sea level, located in the Ankara Province of Turkey.

Cankurtaran Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,150m (7,053ft) above sea level, located in Ardahan Province, in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

Kemalan Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.451m (11,322ft) above sea level, located in Hakkâri Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Mevzi Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.984m (9,790ft) above sea level, located in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Koç Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.069m (10,068ft) above sea level, located in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Pirin Kayalar Geçidi is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,122m (3,681ft) above sea level, located in the Erzurum province of eastern Anatolia, in Turkey.

Mengene Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.176m (10,419ft) above sea level, located in Van Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Akören Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,105m (6,906ft) above sea level, located in Erzurum Province, Turkey.

Kandil Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,456m (11,338ft) above sea level, located in the Yüksekova District of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

At an elevation of 1,887m (6,190ft) above sea level, Ziyarettepe Pass (Ziyarettepe Geçidi) is a significant high-altitude mountain pass on the boundary between the Kayseri and Sivas provinces in Central Anatolia. The pass is a key segment of the State Road D.300, Turkey's second-longest highway corridor.

Ayşe Nur Dağı is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,927 m (9,603 ft) above sea level, located in Van Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Büyük Hacet Tepesi is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.573m (8,441ft) above sea level, located in Kastamonu Province, Turkey.

Reaching the Anamas Plateau (Anamas Yaylası) is a journey into the rugged, high-altitude wilderness of the Taurus Mountains. At 2,000m (6,500ft) above sea level, this Mediterranean plateau in Isparta Province is far from the paved tourist tracks. The route, known locally as the Çayır Plateau Road (Çayır Yaylası Yolu), is a relentless climb where the asphalt disappears and the real driving begins. It’s a road that demands respect, a steady gear, and a vehicle that won't complain when the stones start hitting the undercarriage.

Aktaş Tepe is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,227m (7,306ft) above sea level, located in Bursa Province, Turkey.

D955 is a challenging mountain road located in the eastern part of Turkey, with many mountain passes with an altitude above 2000m.

Reaching a peak elevation of 1,933m (6,341ft), Ziyeret Pass (Ziyeret Geçidi) is the primary high-altitude crossing on the D.300 State Road in Central Anatolia. Situated south of Ziyarettepe, it serves as the geographical apex for long-distance transit between the provincial seats of Kayseri and Sivas.

Turkey has a history and stunning natural features, ancient ruins, beautiful seashores, and intensive bazaars in the cities located on the borders of Europe and Asia. The Country's landscape can be described as diverse, ranging from the city skyline adorned with minarets to the otherworldly feeling of Cappadocia. However, to reveal the essence of this fascinating country, it is necessary to go on a tour that will be interesting for you.

Puşur Dağı is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,755 m (9,038 ft) above sea level, located in Turkey.

Dikenli Dağı is a high-altitude mountain peak reaching 2,794m (9,166ft) above sea level in the Erzurum Province of northeastern Turkey. Located in the Eastern Anatolia Region, this summit is accessed via a brutal mountain track that tests the suspension and the clearance of any vehicle. It is a remote, unpaved route where the lack of maintenance and the harsh Anatolian weather have created a landscape of rocks and deep ruts that only the most capable off-road vehicles can handle.

Üzengili Yaylası is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 2,535m (8,316ft) above sea level, located on the border of Trabzon and Bayburt provinces of Turkey.

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