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We often choose vacation destinations based on the weather—cool mountains in summer and sunny beaches in winter. But imagine, can there be such a route where when you start the car in the morning, you will be faced with scorching desert heat, by afternoon you will be welcomed by blooming spring flowers, in the evening you will see the golden colors of autumn and by nightfall, you will be forced to take out your winter jacket amidst the snowy peaks?
Yes, there are some amazing places on this beautiful earth of ours where you can experience all the four seasons of the year together during a single road trip. The main reason for this is the unique geographical diversity there and the rapid change in altitude. Let us know about those 7 most magical roads in the world, where driving feels like a dream.
1. America’s California State Route 395
It is considered one of America’s most beautiful and diverse road trips. When you start your journey on this route, your vehicle passes through hot desert areas where there is drought and heat all around. But after a few hours of driving, this route takes you to dense forests and peaceful areas full of greenery. During the autumn season, the mountains here appear decorated with golden and red colors, and by the end of the journey you reach near ‘Mammoth Mountain’, where the snow covered peaks make you feel the harsh winter.
2. South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand’s South Island is famous throughout the world for its unmatched natural beauty and dramatic changes. While traveling here, on one hand you can enjoy the mild warmth of the blue sea shores, while on the other hand, if you move a little further, the freshness of the lush green grasslands of New Zealand will fascinate you. Many dense forests found on the way are surrounded by beautiful autumn scenes. At the same time, when your vehicle reaches ‘Aoraki / Mount Cook’, the centuries-old frozen snow and huge glaciers take you straight into the winter season.
World’s top road trips showcasing all four seasons
To make planning your next adventure trip easier, the main features of these magical paths have been compiled in the table below:
3.Patagonia, Argentina & Chile
The area of Patagonia spread between Argentina and Chile is no less than a Mecca for adventure lovers. The climate here is so mysterious and unpredictable that locals say, “All four seasons come here in one day.” On one side your car passes through open and endless plains bathed in sunlight, and on the other side suddenly you come across dense and mysterious forests. Due to the rapid change in the weather, in a single trip here you sometimes open the window and enjoy the cool breeze, and sometimes you suddenly find yourself in the midst of heavy snowfall.
4. Iceland Ring Road
Iceland’s Ring Road is counted among the most exciting and magical roads in the world. Isolated from the rest of the world, driving on this highway feels as if you are on another planet. During the journey you see magnificent waterfalls, geysers and black volcanic landscapes. At many places on the way, there is a pleasant and fresh breeze like spring, but after a few kilometers, the cold winds of the giant glaciers start coming in through the window, which makes your journey very exciting.
Why does such magical change happen on these roads?
In the language of science it is called ‘Microclimate Zones’. When a road starts at sea level and suddenly rises to a height of thousands of feet, or connects two areas of different atmospheric pressure, the temperature and humidity drop very rapidly. This is the reason why even after traveling a short distance, you feel as if you are traveling not just to one country, but to different climate zones of the entire earth.
5. Swiss Alps, Switzerland
The beauty of Switzerland is not limited to movies only, driving on its Alps mountain roads is a magical experience. Here in the lower valleys the weather is quite warm and pleasant, where you can comfortably roam around wearing a shirt. But as your drive climbs in altitude, the trails turn into springtime meadows adorned with colorful alpine flowers. A little higher, the dense forests fascinate you with the golden and deep red colors of autumn, and the year-round white snow on the highest peaks gives you the real thrill of winter.
6. Andes Mountains of South America
Being the longest mountain range in the world, the Andes contain within itself the entire universe of weather. While traveling in its lower areas, you may have to face desert-like dry and scorching heat. But as your car moves uphill on the winding roads of the mountains, both the greenery and coolness start increasing step by step. The valleys here offer a serene environment of spring and autumn, while the glaciers on its towering peaks give off harsh winter vibes.
7. Hokkaido Island of Japan (Hokkaido, Japan)
Japan’s northernmost island ‘Hokkaido’ is known for its untouched natural beauty. The coastal areas here experience mild and pleasant summer season. At the end of summer, the vast fields here become covered with carpets of colorful flowers, which give the feeling of spring. At the same time, when autumn comes, the trees and plants here get covered in red, yellow and bright orange colors. In this journey, when you climb the high mountain paths of Hokkaido, the white snow all around gives you a completely magical winter wonderland.
If you too are bored of concrete jungles and the same everyday life, then get your passport ready and plan to steer your car on one of these 7 magical routes of the world; Because these are those journeys where every turn shows a new scene and every kilometer shows a new incarnation of nature.
