{
  "name": "Nestos Gorge Road",
  "slug": "nestos-gorge-road",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/nestos-gorge-road/",
  "summary": "A forested river-gorge corridor through the Rhodope Mountains linking Drama and Xanthi, glowing gold in autumn and framed by steep wooded cliffs all year.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "EO14"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "Greece",
    "region": "East Macedonia and Thrace",
    "start": {
      "name": "Drama",
      "lat": 41.136883,
      "lon": 24.188638
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Xanthi",
      "lat": 41.140766,
      "lon": 24.882504
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 51.2,
    "lengthKm": 82.4,
    "driveMinutes": 98,
    "corners": 59,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 8,
    "summitMetres": 407.3,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 4
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Winding road requiring reduced speed",
    "Wildlife on road especially at dawn and dusk",
    "Occasional rock debris on upper sections",
    "Heavy snowfall can affect approaches in winter"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "gorge",
    "forest",
    "valley"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Stone Bridge"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 421
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-08-03"
}