Only a few of them, though, are worth the travel, whether for the adrenaline rush, the breathtaking scenery, or the thrill of adventure.
Some roads are so wonderfully gorgeous that they have become their own iconic destinations.
Here's my list of the world's top ten most gorgeous and picturesque routes.
LYSEBOTN ROAD, NORWAY
Although it is only accessible for five months of the year, when it is snow-free and safe, the Lysebotn Road, which runs through the highlands of Rogaland and Vest Agder, is regarded one of Europe's most stunning and scenic highways.
It begins with a thrilling rise up the steep walls of the Lysefjord, with 27 hairpin twists and an average climbing percentage of 9,4 percent, affording beautiful panoramic vistas.
To add to the fun, the road down to Lysebotn contains a 1.1 km (3600 feet) long tunnel with three switchbacks as well as breathtaking views that will put a grin on every driver's face.
SEWARD HIGHWAY, ALASKA, USA
With bears, moose, whales, glaciers, and mountains all around, visiting Alaska is a fantastic yet extremely personal, quiet, and uplifting wilderness experience.
The landscape along the Seward Highway, which connects Alaska's capital Anchorage to the coastal town of Seward, is one of the highlights of any vacation to Alaska.
The first 50 miles (80 kilometers) follow the Chugach Mountains' base and the Turnagain Arm's coastlines, where beluga whales, Dall's sheep, waterfalls, and eagles are regular sights.
The rest of the picturesque road winds through the Chugach National Forest's mountains, providing spectacular views of Alaska's iconic environment.
TRANSFAGARASAN HIGHWAY, ROMANIA
There are several high routes in Europe with breathtaking views, but the Transfagarasan Highway in Romania is the best.
The Transfagarasan, named one of the world's top driving highways by Top Gear, is littered with infinite twists and turns, as well as frightening, pitch dark tunnels (the longest is almost 800 meters or 2600 feet), providing for an exhilarating journey through Dracula land.
The tortuous route from Cartisoara to Curtea de Arges then zigzags from Transylvania into Muntenia before climbing to 2,034 meters (6673 feet), Romania's highest summit (Moldoveanu Peak).
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY ONE, CALIFORNIA, USA
The Pacific Coast Highway, one of America's national scenic byways, covers little over 190 kilometers (120 miles) between Monterey and Morro Bay.
The winding two-lane road skirts the dramatic cliffs of California's Central Coast, towering above the roaring seas below.
The Monterey Peninsula and the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, one of California's most picturesque (and photographed) destinations, are two of the best places to stop along this about five-hour journey.
The winding two-lane road skirts the dramatic cliffs of California's Central Coast, towering above the roaring seas below.
The Monterey Peninsula and the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, one of California's most picturesque (and photographed) destinations, are two of the best places to stop along this about five-hour journey.
AMALFI COAST DRIVE, ITALY
The Amalfi Coast, a scene of green-swathed mountains, pastel-hued villages with cobblestoned streets, sumptuous Renaissance mansions, and panoramic vistas over the blue seas of the Tyrrhenian Sea, is usually considered Europe's most gorgeous stretch of coastline.The coastline scenery was properly designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
The scenic Amalfi drive (officially Strada Statale 163) runs for about 80 kilometers (50 miles) along the Sorrento Peninsula's beaches and cliffs, with numerous of vistas to take in the breathtaking coastal views.
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