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The best driving roads in Turkey
All 5 hand-picked driving roads in Turkey on one interactive map, every one traced from real geometry and fact-checked, including 1 world icon.
Roads51 world icon
Combined220 mi354 km of driving
High point2,580 m8,465 ft
The roads
Derebaşı Bends62 mi · 2 h 24 min · 2,579.9 m summitView the roadbook ›
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What is the best driving road in Turkey?
Derebaşı Bends is the place to start. Turkey’s most extreme mountain road climbs 13 consecutive guardrail-free hairpins through Mount Soğanlı, with sheer drops of hundreds of metres and gradients hitting 17%.
How many great driving roads does Turkey have?
5 hand-picked and fact-checked roads, including 1 world icon, 220 miles of driving in all, every one mapped from real road geometry.
When is the best time to drive in Turkey?
Most of the roads here are at their best in summer and autumn. Several of the higher routes close over winter, so check the season before a cold-weather trip.
What is the highest road in Turkey?
Derebaşı Bends is the highest, climbing to about 2,580 m (8,465 ft).