What are the most spectacular roads in Switzerland?

Set high in the Alps, in the central part of Europe, Switzerland offers a driving experience like no other. With about 200 of the most famous roads in the world, it’s worth noting the challenging mountain roads the country offers, renowned for their stunning Alpine landscapes.

Most of the country's roads are on the list of the most famous and iconic drives worldwide. So, when travelling to the country, you need to try Furka Pass, the Alpine road for James Bond. The pass was immortalized by the Aston Martin DB5 / Ford Mustang car chase in James Bond's Goldfinger. It’s one of the most famous Alpine roads in Switzerland. Or the amazing mountain road to St. Gotthard Pass, at an elevation of 2,110m (6,922ft) above sea level. It’s also worth driving through Great Saint Bernard Pass, one of the most famous roads in the Alps, climbing up to 2,469m (8,100ft) above sea level on the border with Italy.

The list wouldn’t be complete without Grimsel Pass, a 5-star road in the Swiss Alps, on the border between the Bern and Valais cantons, or the Umbrail Pass, an iconic Alpine road with 35 hairpin turns on the Swiss-Italian border. The road to the summit is currently the highest paved road in Switzerland and one of the highest paved roads in the Alps.

Göscheneralpsee is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 1.786m (5,859ft) above sea level, located in the Canton of Uri, in Switzerland.

Splügen Pass is an international high mountain pass, at an elevation of 2,121m (6,958ft) above sea level, located on the border of Switzerland and Italy. Hairpins and great views make this one to see and drive. It's one of the highest paved roads in the Alps.

Jaun Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.512m (4,960ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Bern, in Switzerland.

Rionda is a legendary high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.157m (7,076ft) above sea level, located in Switzerland.

Pragelpass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,550 meters (5,085 feet) above sea level, located in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.

Located on the central part of Europe, Switzerland remains one of the most popular travel destinations on the planet, with snowcapped mountains, green meadows and shimmering lakes.

Viderjoch is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.737m (8,979ft) above sea level located on the border of Austria and Switzerland. It's one of the highest roads inEurope.

Capanna Adula is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.044m (6,706ft) above sea level, located in the district of Blenio, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. 

Kunkelspass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,363m (4,471ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It’s a narrow road with a long stretch of hand-crafted tunnels and windows, featuring daunting 300m drop-offs.

Lago del Sambuco is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 1,435m (4,708ft) above sea level, located in the district of Leventina, in Switzerland.

Col de Chassoure is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.739m (8,986ft) above sea level, located in the district of Entremont, in Switzerland. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Septimer Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,310 m (7,579 ft) above sea level, located in the Albula Region of the Swiss canton of Graubünden. If you want to get a feeling for how the ancient Romans traveled, this pass is the road to take.

Versamerstrasse is a funny mountain road located in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. At one point, you'll drive on a narrow road alongside a rocky mountain wall with nothing but a drop on the other side.

Col des Mosses is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,452m (4,763ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland.

Gurnigel Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,608m (5,276ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

Mattmark See is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 2,197m (7,208ft) above sea level, located in the Canton of Valais, in Switzerland.

Col du Pillon is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,546m (5,072ft) above sea level, located in Switzerland.

Lac de Moiry is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 2,249m (7,378ft) above sea level, located in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais, in Switzerland.

Piz Tiarms is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,161m (7,089ft) above sea level, located in Switzerland.

Lukmanier Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,915 m (6,283 ft) above sea level, located in Switzerland.

Col des Vaux is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,705m (8,874ft) above sea level, located in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Grosse Scheidegg is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,962m (6,437ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

Glaubenberg Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,543m (5,062ft) above sea level, located in Switzerland.

Hohsaas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,146m (10,321ft) above sea level, located in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Lac des Dix is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2,141m (7,024ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.

Lac de Châteaupré is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2,357m (7,732ft) above sea level, located in the municipality of Grimentz, in Switzerland.

Glaubenbielen Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,615 meters (5,298 feet) above sea level, located in the Canton of Obwalden, in Switzerland.

Côté Verbier-Les Savoleyres is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.374m (7,788ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. 

Col du Lein is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.623m (5,325ft) above the sea level, located in the Alps in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Col de Tanay is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.440m (4,724ft) above the sea level, located in Valais, Switzerland. The road to the pass is extremely steep, with sections up to 35%.

Col de la Croix is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.778m (5,833ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

Unterrothorn is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.109m (10,200ft) above the sea level, located in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Heimischgarten is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.770m (9,087ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Passo Muazz is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.700m (5,567ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Blenio, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.

Chasseral is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.606m (5,269ft) above the sea level, located in the Jura Mountains, in the Swiss canton of Bern.

Strassberger Fürggli is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.109m (6,919ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

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