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.

Yedigöller is a serie of seven glacial lakes at an elevation of 3.173m (10,410ft) above the sea level, located in Erzurum Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Tahir Gediği is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.022m (9,914ft) above the sea level, located in Erzurum Province, eastern Anatolia of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Büyükejder Tepesi is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.155m (10,351ft) above sea level, located in the eastern province of Erzurum, in the east of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Gök Dağ is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.417m (11,210ft) above the sea level, located in Van Province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Located in the District of Yusufeli, Artvin Province, in North-East Turkey, the road to Morkaya is one of the most dangerous roads in the world. This road has humbled many egos. It’s not for the sissies.

Kırkamber Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.238m (10,623ft) above sea level, located in Van Province, Turkey, It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Akçaağıl Gölü is a high mountain glacial lake at an elevation of 3.107m (10,193ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Rize and Bayburt provinces of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Karagöl is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.759m (9,051ft) above the sea level, located in Giresun Province in the Black Sea Region of northeastern Turkey.

Fasikan Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.751m (5,744ft) above the sea level located in Karaman Province, in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.

Köse Dağ is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.804m (9,199ft) above the sea level, located in Sivas Province of Turkey.

Kirklar Mescidi is a high mountain mosque at an elevation of 3.161m (10,370ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Trabzon and Bayburt provinces, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Çirmaniman Yaylası is a high mountain town at an elevation of 2.954m (9,691ft) above the sea level, located in Rize Province in the eastern part of the Black Sea Region of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

The D975 is a high mountain road located in the eastern part of Turkey. It climbs over many mountain passes, reaching a highest elevation of 2,763m (9,064ft) above sea level, and supports heavy traffic.

Dikenli Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.751m (9,025ft) above the sea level, located in Erzurum Province, eastern Anatolia of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Sakaltutan Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.036m (6,679ft) above the sea level, located in Erzincan Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

Hüdavendigar Dağı is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.111m (10,206ft) above the sea level, located in Ağrı Province at the eastern end of Turkey, It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Hakkari Dağları is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.340m (10,958ft) above the sea level, located in the Hakkâri Province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Çalyan Tepe is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.913m (9,557ft) above sea level, located in south-eastern Turkey in Van Province. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Güldağı Tepe is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.834m (9,297ft) above sea level, located in Artvin Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Yaylasuyu Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.362m (7,749ft) above the sea level, located in Erzurum Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

Bülbülen Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.611m (8,566ft) above the sea level, located in Artvin Province, Turkey.  It’s one of the highest paved roads of the country. 

Kemer Dağı is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.582m (8,471ft) above the sea level, located in Bayburt Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Kuskunkıran Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.245m (7,365ft) above the sea level, located in eastern Turkey's Van Province.

Koçbaşı Tepe is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.028m (9,934ft) above the sea level, located in Van province, in eastern Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Pivazok Tepesi is a demanding high mountain pass situated in the remote Ağrı Province of Turkey. Reaching an elevation of 2,957 meters (9,701 ft) above sea level, this challenging route is notable for its steep, unpaved surface and extreme mountain environment.

Alaca Dağ is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.814m (9,232ft) above the sea level, located in Artvin Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Gebeli Orman Gözetleme Kulesi is a high mountain tower at an elevation of 2.175m (7,135ft) above the sea level, located in the Isparta Province of the Mediterranean region of Turkey.

Çirisli Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.320m (7,611ft) above sea level, located in Erzurum Province, Turkey.

Devedağı Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.821m (9,255ft) above sea level, located on the border of Artvin and Erzurum provinces of Turkey.

Hanlar Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.271m (7,450ft) above the sea level, located in Kars Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of northeastern Turkey, near the Armenian border.

Ala Dağlar is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.001m (9,845ft) above the sea level, located in Ağrı Province, Turkey, It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Palandöken Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.897m (9,504ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Erzurum, in Turkey.

Sipikör Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.394m (7,854ft) above the sea level, located in Erzincan Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

Kara Dağ is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.308m (10,853ft) above the sea level, located in Hakkâri province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Pirreşit Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.086m (10,124ft) above the sea level, located in the Muradiye district of Van province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Saç Dağı Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.207m (7,240ft) above the sea level, located in Ağrı Province at the eastern end of Turkey, near the border with Iran.