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A hairpin turn (also hairpin bend or hairpin corner) is a bend in a road with a very acute inner angle, making it necessary for an oncoming vehicle to turn about 180° to continue on the road. It is named for its resemblance to a bent metal hairpin.
Many roads around the world are known for their hairpin turns, sharp curves that require drivers to almost double back on their path. These turns, also known as switchbacks, help vehicles navigate steep terrains safely by allowing gradual ascent or descent.
5 gru 2023 · Top Roads In The World With Hairpin Bends. 1. Paso de los Caracoles, Chile. Photo Credits: Canva. Known as the “Snail’s Pass,” this winding road offers an exhilarating drive through the Andes Mountains. With about 29 hairpin turns, it’s a challenging yet rewarding route.
Stelvio Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.757m (9,045ft) above sea level, located in northern Italy. It's one of the highest roads of Europe. The road to the summit is a marvel of engineering, with 60 hairpin turns. All in all, this could be the most magnificent road pass in Europe.
Trollstigen Mountain Road is one of Norway's most dramatic and most visited attractions, featuring dangerous conditions: steep gradients, narrow driving space, and poor traction and visibility in rain and fog. It's one of the famous scenic drives in Norway, known for its 11 hair-raising hairpin turn.
26 maj 2014 · But what really makes the drivers tremble is the 60 hairpin turns packed into just 15 miles. You can count them as you go along, as 48 of them are numbered and marked by stones along the...
4 sty 2022 · Built by the Romans and considered one of Britain's most "outrageous" roads, it's filled with sharp hairpin turns and is the width of a bridleway. If I'd steered hard around the hairpin...
