Driving the dangerous Haraz Road in the Alborz mountains

The Haraz Road, known as Road 77, is a treacherous road linking Tehran, the capital of Iran, and Mahmudabad, a city on the southern Caspian Sea.

Haraz Road

Why is the Haraz Road important?

This challenging road, running through the Alborz mountain range, is one of the most important highways in Iran, connecting the capital to the Iranian coast. It tops out at 2,701m (8,861ft) above sea level.

How long is Haraz Road?

This picturesque drive is 200 km (100 mi) long. The road is fully paved and features many tunnels.

How busy is the Haraz Road?

The road is dangerous due to frequent mountain and snow slides, as well as countless auto and bus collisions. Keep in mind that during the Iranian weekends (starting on Thursday) and holidays, there is heavy traffic on this road. To ease traffic flow, the road is often turned into a one-way direction by police during peak traffic times.
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