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Satellite view of the best driving roads in Iran

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Driving roads in Iran

All 1 hand-picked driving road in Iran on one interactive map, every one traced from real geometry and fact-checked.

Roads1hand-picked
Combined101 mi163 km of driving
High point2,651 m8,698 ft
Satellite map of Chalus Road, Iran

Chalus Road

Road 59Iran

101 mi · 3 h 31 min · 13 hairpins

Collections featuring Iran

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Balcony roads through cliffs and ravines

51 roads · 1,391 mi

Middle Eastern Roads

From the Caspian forests to Wadi Mujib

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Driving in Iran: common questions

What is the best driving road in Iran?
Chalus Road is the place to start. A 160 km trans-Alborz epic climbing from Tehran’s hinterland through river gorges and ancient Hyrcanian forest before dropping to the Caspian Sea.
How many great driving roads does Iran have?
1 hand-picked and fact-checked road, 101 miles of driving in all, every one mapped from real road geometry.
When is the best time to drive in Iran?
Most of the roads here are at their best in spring and summer. Several of the higher routes close over winter, so check the season before a cold-weather trip.
What is the highest road in Iran?
Chalus Road is the highest, climbing to about 2,651 m (8,698 ft).