Below you'll find a list of all posts from November, 2012
Norway’s famous crooked road, the Trollstigen, climbs a mountain in a series of 11 hairpin turns. Trollstigen translates as “Troll’s Footpath.” The long uphill drive is worth the time. The steep, narrow road includes a parking area overlooking the magnificent Stigfossen waterfall. photo by jocelyn.aubert Located in Rauma, the road features a 9-percent incline. This unique road dates from 1936 and …
An expertly paved road might not always attract attention, yet Lombard Street in San Francisco gets visitors from all over the world. The street makes a steep climb in a series of switchbacks. It offers views of the Russian Hill neighborhood’s mansions and gardens. Due to the extremely steep incline, builders designed the road to allow vehicles to safely climb …
