10 Most Scenic Highways in the World

May 02, 2023, 16:21 IST

Wion Web Desk

Pacific Coast Highway, California, USA

This famous route runs for nearly 600 miles along the California coast, providing breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, cliffs, and sandy beaches.

Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

This 151-mile-long route offers breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean, rocky coasts, and the famed Twelve Apostles limestone stacks.

Route 62, South Africa

This gorgeous highway winds through vineyards, mountain ranges, and the semi-desert scenery of the Klein Karoo, providing a variety and scenic trip.

Amalfi Coast Road, Italy

This winding, narrow coastal route in southern Italy is noted for its spectacular cliffs, colourful communities, and breathtaking vistas of the Mediterranean Sea.

Milford Road, New Zealand

This road brings cars through the heart of Fiordland National Park, which features lush rainforests, alpine landscapes, and the world-famous Milford Sound.

Ring Road, Iceland

This 828-mile journey encircle the entire island, passing through volcanic scenery, glaciers, geysers, and black sand beaches.

Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia, Canada

Along the Cape Breton Island coastline, this 185-mile loop offers picturesque coastal views, rugged highlands, and charming fishing villages.

Mumbai-Goa Highway, India

This 590-kilometer-long route, also known as National route 66, connects the bustling city of Mumbai to the lovely seaside state of Goa.

Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria

This 30-mile path winds through the Austrian Alps, providing breathtaking views of Austria's highest peak, the Grossglockner, as well as the Pasterze Glacier.

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