{"id":10468,"date":"2024-12-01T12:24:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T12:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogfacts.com\/?p=10468"},"modified":"2024-12-06T18:43:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T18:43:22","slug":"top-10-best-road-trips-in-europe-a-journey-through-scenic-wonders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ogfacts.com\/top-10-best-road-trips-in-europe-a-journey-through-scenic-wonders\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Best Road Trips in Europe: A Journey Through Scenic Wonders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Europe is a treasure trove of diverse landscapes, historic landmarks, and cultural wonders. The best way to soak in its beauty? A road trip! From coastal drives to mountain passes, these top 10 road trips in Europe offer unforgettable adventures for every traveler.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>1. <strong>Amalfi Coast, Italy\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"600\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/136ec91a-amalfi-coast-road-trip.webp%5C%22" alt='\"amalfi' coast road trip class='\"wp-image-10650\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/136ec91a-amalfi-coast-road-trip.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~50 km (30 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: April to October\n\n\n\n<p>The Amalfi Coast is a dramatic stretch of coastline in southern Italy, renowned for its pastel-colored villages perched on cliffs, turquoise waters, and winding roads. Begin in Sorrento, drive through Positano and Amalfi, and end in Ravello. Along the way, stop for lemon groves, seafood dishes, and breathtaking views.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=1681&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>2. <strong>Ring of Kerry, Ireland\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"600\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/c09d1aa8-ring-of-kerry-road-trip.webp%5C%22" alt='\"ring' of kerry road trip class='\"wp-image-10651\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/c09d1aa8-ring-of-kerry-road-trip.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~179 km (111 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: May to September\n\n\n\n<p>The Ring of Kerry offers a stunning mix of rugged coastline, emerald-green fields, and charming villages. Start in Killarney and circle through Kenmare, Sneem, and Waterville. Highlights include Killarney National Park, Torc Waterfall, and Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage site.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=3511&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>3. <strong>Romantic Road, Germany\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"675\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/c18f0609-romantic-road-germany.webp%5C%22" alt='\"romantic' road germany class='\"wp-image-10652\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/c18f0609-romantic-road-germany.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~350 km (217 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn\n\n\n\n<p>This quintessential German road trip takes you through storybook towns, medieval castles, and picturesque countryside. Begin in W\u00fcrzburg, stop by Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and finish in F\u00fcssen. Don&rsquo;t miss Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney&rsquo;s Cinderella Castle.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=14245&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>4. <strong>North Coast 500, Scotland\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"600\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/9bdc6ba6-north-coast-500-scotland.webp%5C%22" alt='\"north' coast scotland class='\"wp-image-10653\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/9bdc6ba6-north-coast-500-scotland.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~830 km (516 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: May to September\n\n\n\n<p>Dubbed &ldquo;Scotland\u2019s Route 66,&rdquo; the North Coast 500 loops around the Scottish Highlands. Starting and ending in Inverness, this route showcases rugged cliffs, white sandy beaches, and charming villages. Highlights include Loch Ness, Duncansby Stacks, and Applecross Peninsula.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=2446&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>5. <strong>Route Napoleon, France\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"601\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/1ef26530-route-napoleon-france.webp%5C%22" alt='\"route' napoleon france class='\"wp-image-10654\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/1ef26530-route-napoleon-france.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~325 km (202 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: Spring and early summer\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the historic path of Napoleon Bonaparte\u2019s return from exile in Elba. This scenic drive stretches from Golfe-Juan on the French Riviera to Grenoble in the Alps. Expect winding mountain roads, lush valleys, and charming French towns like Sisteron and Castellane.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=806&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>6. <strong>Trollstigen and Atlantic Road, Norway\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"600\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/538338eb-trollstigen-and-atlantic-road-norway.webp%5C%22" alt='\"trollstigen' and atlantic road norway class='\"wp-image-10656\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/538338eb-trollstigen-and-atlantic-road-norway.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~450 km (280 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: June to August\n\n\n\n<p>Norway\u2019s Trollstigen (&ldquo;Troll\u2019s Ladder&rdquo;) and Atlantic Road combine dramatic landscapes and engineering marvels. Start in \u00c5lesund, traverse hairpin turns and fjords, and marvel at the Atlantic Ocean Road, a series of bridges connecting small islands.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=7557&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>7. <strong>The Basque Circuit, Spain and France\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"600\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/9b8d7713-the-basque-circuit-spain-france.webp%5C%22" alt='\"the' basque circuit spain france class='\"wp-image-10657\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/9b8d7713-the-basque-circuit-spain-france.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~300 km (186 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: May to October\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the stunning Basque Country, blending coastal and mountain landscapes. Begin in Bilbao, Spain, drive to San Sebasti\u00e1n, and cross into France to visit Biarritz and Bayonne. Don\u2019t miss the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the culinary delights in San Sebasti\u00e1n.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=14473&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>8. <strong>Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"600\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/4b8a828d-grossglockner-alpine-road-austria.webp%5C%22" alt='\"grossglockner' alpine road austria class='\"wp-image-10658\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/4b8a828d-grossglockner-alpine-road-austria.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~48 km (30 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: May to October\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of Europe\u2019s most scenic mountain roads, winding through the Austrian Alps. The route takes you to the base of Grossglockner, Austria\u2019s highest peak. Highlights include the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-H\u00f6he viewpoint and the picturesque village of Heiligenblut.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=1648&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>9. <strong>Dalmatian Coast, Croatia\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"675\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/d6696df2-dalmatian-coast-croatia.webp%5C%22" alt='\"dalmatian' coast croatia class='\"wp-image-10659\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/d6696df2-dalmatian-coast-croatia.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~400 km (248 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: May to September\n\n\n\n<p>The Dalmatian Coast offers crystal-clear waters, ancient cities, and sun-soaked islands. Start in Split, explore the historic city of Dubrovnik, and ferry to islands like Hvar and Kor\u010dula. The scenic coastal drive is dotted with olive groves and vineyards.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=1764&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>10. <strong>The Transf\u0103g\u0103r\u0103\u0219an Highway, Romania\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"506\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/storage.googleapis.com%5C/stateless-wheretogonext-me%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/07aa6da7-the-transfagarasan-highway-romania.webp%5C%22" alt='\"the' transfa highway romania class='\"wp-image-10660\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-wheretogonext-me\/2024\/12\/07aa6da7-the-transfagarasan-highway-romania.webp' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance: ~90 km (56 miles)<br><strong>Best Time to Visit: July to October\n\n\n\n<p>Dubbed \u201cthe best road in the world\u201d by <em>Top Gear, this highway crosses the Carpathian Mountains, offering jaw-dropping views and thrilling switchbacks. Highlights include Balea Lake, Poenari Castle (linked to Dracula lore), and Vidraru Dam.\n\n\n\n<p class='\"aff\"'><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.booking.com%5C/searchresults.en.html?region=7398&amp;aid=7944451&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Find the best accommodation in the area\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Road Trip Tips:\n\n\n\n<ul class='\"wp-block-list\"'>\n<li><strong>Plan Ahead: Research your route, stops, and accommodations.\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the Weather: Some routes are seasonal and can close due to snow.\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pack Essentials: Bring snacks, water, a first aid kit, and a GPS device or offline maps.\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drive Responsibly: Be mindful of local traffic laws and road signs.\n\n\n\n\n<p>Embarking on any of these road trips promises a journey filled with awe-inspiring sights and unforgettable memories. So grab your keys, prepare your playlist, and hit the road to discover Europe like never before!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Europe is a treasure trove of diverse landscapes, historic landmarks, and cultural wonders. The best way to soak in its beauty? A road trip! From coastal drives to mountain passes, these top 10 road trips in Europe offer unforgettable adventures for every traveler. 1. Amalfi Coast, Italy Distance: ~50 km (30 miles)Best Time to Visit: [&hellip;]\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Top 10 Best Road Trips in Europe: A Journey Through Scenic Wonders","_seopress_titles_desc":"Explore the top 10 best road trips in Europe, from Italy\u2019s Amalfi Coast to Scotland\u2019s North Coast 500. 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