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.

Mevzi Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.984m (9,790ft) above sea level, located in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Kemalan Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.451m (11,322ft) above sea level, located in Hakkâri Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Located near Istanbul, in Turkey, the Çatalca Tunnels are a pair of highway tunnels that witnessed the first airplane flight through a tunnel.

Pirin Kayalar Geçidi is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,122m (3,681ft) above sea level, located in the Erzurum province of eastern Anatolia, in Turkey.

Koç Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.069m (10,068ft) above sea level, located in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Elma Dağı (Mount Elma) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,857m (6,092ft) above sea level, located in the Ankara Province of Turkey.

Varosha, located in Famagusta, in Cyprus, under the control of Northern Cyprus, has been deserted since the Turkish invasion in 1974, transforming it into a war-torn ghost town frozen in time. While authorities hinted at partial reopening in 2020, Varosha remains largely uninhabited and under military control.

Anamas Yaylası is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of about 2,000m (6,500ft) above sea level, located in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.

D955 is a challenging mountain road located in the eastern part of Turkey, with many mountain passes with an altitude above 2000m.

Büyük Hacet Tepesi is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.573m (8,441ft) above sea level, located in Kastamonu Province, Turkey.

Akören Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,105m (6,906ft) above sea level, located in Erzurum Province, Turkey.

Aktaş Tepe is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,227m (7,306ft) above sea level, located in Bursa Province, Turkey.

Ayşe Nur Dağı is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,927 m (9,603 ft) above sea level, located in Van Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Mengene Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.176m (10,419ft) above sea level, located in Van Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Ziyarettepe Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,887m (6,190ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Kayseri and Sivas provinces in Turkey.

Ziyeret Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,933m (6,341ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Kayseri and Sivas provinces in Turkey.

Kandil Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,456m (11,338ft) above sea level, located in the Yüksekova District of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

State Road D950 is a major north-south route in eastern Turkey, connecting the Black Sea to the Syrian border. The road passes through mountainous terrain, high-altitude passes, and busy transport corridors, making it an important but challenging drive.