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.

Kızıldağ Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.167m (7,109ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Sivas and Erzincan provinces of Turkey.

Tahir Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.496m (8,188ft) above sea level, located in Ağrı Province, in Eastern Turkey.

Uzungöl Lake is a mountain lake at an elevation of 1.125m (3,690ft) above sea level located south of the city of Trabzon, in Trabzon Province of Turkey.

D-687 is a very scenic road running from Beyşehir to Serik, in Turkey. The road has a 22 km (14 miles) unpaved section, very famous for cyclists.

Erciyes Dağı is an inactive volcano located in Kayseri Province, in Central Anatolia, Turkey. A challenging unpaved road tops out at an elevation of 3.330m (10,925ft) above sea level near the peak. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Road D-400 in Turkey offers one of the most breathtaking drives running along the Mediterranean Coast, where it's just you, the road, and the sea.

Osman Gazi Bridge is a 2,682m (8,799ft) long bridge located along the eastern end of the Sea of Marmara, in Turkey. Earthquakes and high winds are the main hazards. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Ağrı Dağı is a dormant volcano located in Ağrı Province of Turkey. A mountain road near the summit ends at 3.297m (10,816ft) above sea level. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Zigana Dagi Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,050m (6,725ft) above sea level, located in Gümüşhane Province, near Trabzon Province, in Turkey.

Ilgar Dağı Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,550m (8,366ft) above sea level, located in the Ardahan Province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest paved roads in the country.

Soğanlı Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.372m (7,782ft) above sea level, located in Bayburt Province, in Turkey.

Mt. Uludağ is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,905m (6,250 ft) above sea level, located in Bursa Province of Turkey. It’s the highest mountain of the Marmara region.

Artos Dağı is a dormant volcano at an elevation of 3.225m (10,580ft) above sea level, located in Van Province in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Gülizar Tepe is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.928m (9,606ft) above sea level, located in Turkey. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Honaz Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,519 m (8,264 ft) above sea level, located in the Denizli Province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest paved roads in the country.

Karagöl Dağı is a high mountain crater lake at an elevation of 2.620m (8,595ft) above sea level, located in the Giresun Province of Turkey.

Gül Tepe is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.304m (10,839ft) above sea level, located in the Ağrı Province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Baltaş Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,047 m (9,996 ft) above sea level, located in the Rize Province of Turkey. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Kolsuz Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,514m (4,967ft) above sea level, located in Niğde Province, in Turkey.

Marsis Dağı is a high mountain pass with an elevation of 2,888m (9,475ft) above sea level, located in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Nemrut Dagi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,134m (7,001ft) above sea level, located in the Anatolia Region of Turkey. The drive to the top is fabulous if you don’t mind heights and steep roads!

Girdev Gölü is a seasonal lake situated at an elevation of 1,880m (6,167ft) above sea level, straddling the provinces of Muğla and Antalya in Turkey.

Ziyaret Dağı is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,002m (9,849ft) above sea level, located in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Mount Kösedağ (Köse Dağı) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,681m (8,795ft) above sea level, located in the Ağrı Province of Turkey.

Erciyes Ski Center is a ski resort at an elevation of 2,220m (7,283ft) above sea level, located in Kayseri Province of Turkey.

Danakıran Road is a high mountain road located in the Ağrı Province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in the country climbing up to 2.961m (9,714ft) above sea level.

Ardıçı Tepe is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.633m (8,638ft) above sea level, located in Erzurum Province, in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey.

Şekersu Yaylası is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,497m (8,192ft) above sea level, located in Trabzon Province, Turkey.

Karagöl Gölü is a glacial lake at an elevation of 2,661m (8,730ft) above sea level, located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey.

Karakaya Hill is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,148m (10,328ft) above sea level, located in Erzurum Province, Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Kiskili Koyu is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,587m (8,487ft) above sea level, located in Bitlis Province, in eastern Turkey.

Apivanak Yaylası is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 2,523m (8,277ft) above sea level, located in Rize Province of Turkey.

Uzungöl is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 3,087m (10,127ft) above sea level, located in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Doğu Anadolu Gözlemevi (Eastern Anatolia Observatory) is a ground-based astronomical observatory at an elevation of 3,139m (10,298ft) above sea level, located in Erzurum Province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Uzungöl Yaylaları is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.674m (8,772ft) above the sea level, located in Trabzon Province, in the Black Sea region of Turkey. 

Verçenik Yaylası is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 2.622m (8,602ft) above the sea level, located in Rize Province of northeast Turkey, on the eastern Black Sea coast.

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