Europe by car: 5 most scenic routes

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Many experienced travelers have probably managed to appreciate car trips for autonomy and the ability to plan a route as they wish.

But traveling by car is also stunningly beautiful scenery outside the window.

Auto routes in Europe that will make your heart beat faster:

Grossglockner, Austria 🇦🇹

This is where you can feel the greatness of the mountains! The strip of road connecting Carinthia and Salzburg winds through incredible turns that make your head dizzy, and alpine meadows and toy villages alternate here with lakes and roaring waterfalls. The highlight of the track is its section in the snow-covered mountain landscape and the gigantic nine-kilometer Pasterze glacier.

Amalfi Coast, Italy 🇮🇹

When going on a car tour of the Amalfi Coast, you should be careful, because the local beauties can easily distract even the most careful driver from the road! Perpendicular cliffs on one side and the piercing blue of the Mediterranean Sea on the other serve as a frame for the winding road, which sometimes dives into tunnels and is illuminated by the gentle summer sun.

Wine road, Alsace, France 🇫🇷

The landscapes of the French province are famous for their unique beauty, but you can make sure of this with your own eyes by going to the legendary region of Alsace. And the Wine Road is the best way to enjoy not only the idyllic landscapes of villages immersed in vineyards, but also the products of these vineyards. On the 170 km route from the village of Marlenheim to the town of Thann, you will come across wineries where they will gladly treat you to wonderful French wine.

Bay of Kotor, Montenegro 🇲🇪

The 130 km road that stretches along the bay will delight you not only with beautiful landscapes, but also with a variety of sights, so be prepared for frequent stops. Along the way, you can find many beautiful uncrowded beaches where you will definitely want to relax.

Pianoro — Florence, Italy 🇮🇹

The SP/SS 65 runs for 100 km through the picturesque Italian countryside from the town of Pianoro, near Bologna, to Florence itself. When you set off, you will not only see the majestic beauty of the Apennine Mountains, but also visit Tuscany, the country's legendary wine-growing region. And already here, choose what you like!