The Best 7 European Roads to Pilot Your Audi
The Audi is complemented by the roads it drives on, and if you're in Europe, these roads beg for a nice, long cruise with the Audi of your choice..
1. Autobahn Unlimited
Germany's Autobahn is famous for select parts with no speed-limit. Since we can only experience this freedom on the race track in the United States, the Autobahn comes first on this list. The Autobahn is the German Federal Highway System, measuring as much as 7,982 miles long in total. Most of the Autobahn does have a speed-limit of 81 mph, however, there are some areas that will allow you to truly test your Audi. Get to Europe, rent an Audi, and experience a one-of-a-kind drive that you can only get in Germany.
2. Furka Pass/Swiss Alps
If you ever find yourself in scenic Switzerland, get yourself an Audi and experience the Furka Pass/Swiss Alps drive. With an elevation of close to 8,000 feet, this road offers some of the best views Switzerland has to offer. The twists and turns and mountain air create a variety of driving conditions to make you bond with the Audi on levels you never thought were possible. While you're enjoying the experience, you may recognize parts of the road from the car chase in the James Bond movie Goldfinger, when the Aston DB5 and the Ford Mustang played cat and mouse.
3. Verdon Gorge Circuit
Just West of Switzerland, you will find yourself in one of the most romantic countries in the world, France. The Verdon Gorge Circuit measures 115 miles, with gradual elevation changes. The road starts in a small market town and takes you on a scenic route through some of France's most pristine nature. You will enjoy the safety features of all the new Audis as you gradually descend the 2,000 feet heart-dropping drive. If you can choose the time of the year you get to do this drive, the Verdon Gorge Circuit is at its prettiest in the late spring.
4. Military Road/ Scottish Highlands
Described as a perfect driving road, the old Military Road in Scotland is not to be missed. Located in the middle of Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands, this road almost never has any traffic. The drive takes you through a beautiful, long drive with nothing but nature, wildlife, and peace. If you're a fan of narrow, curvy roads, put your Audi in sports mode and enjoy the ups and the downs of the Military Road.
5. Stelvio Pass/Italian Tyrol
Located in none other than Italy, this road was voted by Top Gear as the best driving road in 2008. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world visit this road to enjoy the exhilarating curves the pass has to offer, which climbs to 9,000 feet of elevation; the third highest in Europe. If you want to capture a truly unforgettable experience on this road, take your Audi up this road in the early mornings of any weekday, while the valley still sleeps in a bed of fog. Be warned though, this road has a lot of fans and it can get rather crowded.
6. Transfagarasan Highway
Another favorite of Top Gear, the Transfagarasan Highway is one of Romania's best roads and the second highest (after Transalpina). This highway was originally a military route that includes 56-miles of intense curves, complemented by breath-taking scenery, like waterfall tunnels and mind-blowing lakes. If you choose to share this road with your Audi, expect turns, ups, downs, views, and memories that last much longer than the 50-miles this road offers.
7. Iceland's Route One
Saving the best for last, Iceland's Route One may just be the most beautiful road you can ever experience. If you can get your hands on an Audi on this island nation, go straight to Route One for scenic views of volcanoes, lava fields, ash deserts, waterfalls, hot springs, and geysers. This road was finished in 1974, and it stretches for miles at a time, providing views and experiences you find exclusively in Iceland. This road measures 800-miles, but it will take approximately 10 days to complete. Spending these days with your Audi would be worth every single day, hour, minute, and second.
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