Mountain Pass Collection (#4)

Gardena Pass at sunset after a storm. Dolomites, South Tyrol, Bolzano district, Italy

View of Tre Cime di Lavaredo from Passo Giau at sunrise, Belluno, San Vito di Cadore, Ampezzo Dolomites, Veneto, Italy

Passo Giau at sunrise with snow, Belluno, San Vito di Cadore, Ampezzo Dolomites, Veneto, Italy

Lake Blindsee at Fernpass with Zugspitze massif, Biberwier, Tyrol, Austria

Narrow bends of icy road along the snow capped mountain pass from above, Dolomites, Italy

The winding curves of Maloja Pass road in winter at sunset, Bregaglia Valley, canton of Graubunden, Engadin, Switzerland

Car lights and milkyway from Furkapass to Grimselpass during summer, Uri, Canton Vallese, Oberalp, Switzerland

Winding raod, Montenegro

Sljeme Mountain, Durmitor Massif, Durmitor National Park, near Zabljak, Montenegro, Europe

Most na Đur'evića Tari Bridge, Zabljak, Durmitor National Park, Montenegro

Sunrise on ice bubbles trapped in Lake Sils with Piz Da La Margna in background, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Serpentine road crossing the snowy woods, aerial view, Maloja Pass, Bregaglia Valley, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Photographer on rocks admiring Monte Rosa mirrored in water from Monte Moro Pass, Verbano Cusio Ossola, Piedmont, Italy

Aerial view of curves of Maloja Pass road and Piz da la Margna in autumn, Bregaglia Valley, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Maloja Pass road in autumn, Bregaglia Valley, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Aerial view of curves of Maloja Pass road in autumn, Bregaglia Valley, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Aerial view of Hotel Belvedere Furkapass and Rhone Glacier in summer, Uri, Canton Vallese, Oberalp, Switzerland

Dusk lights on Ra Gusela mountain and snowy slopes, Giau Pass, Dolomites, Belluno province, Veneto, Italy

Aerial view of curves of Maloja Pass road, Bregaglia Valley, canton of Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Aerial view of curves of Maloja Pass road, Bregaglia Valley, canton of Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Clouds is reflected in the icy surface of alpine lake. Stelvio pass, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy

Aerial view of curves of the Maloja pass after a snowfall, Maloja Pass, Bregaglia Valley, canton of Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Aerial view of curves of the Maloja pass after a snowfall, Maloja Pass, Bregaglia Valley, canton of Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Transfagarasan road, Transylvania, Romania

USA, Vail Pass, Colorado, 10, 662-foot-high Mountain Pass Between Vail And Cooper Mountain, Rocky Mountains, Autumn Foliage, Interstate 70

Schwaagalp pass, Switzerland. Mountain hut in front of mount Saantis
SchwAagalp pass, Switzerland. Mountain hut in front of mount SAantis

The road leading to Schwaagalp pass with mount Saantis in the background, Switzerland
The road leading to SchwAagalp pass with mount SAantis in the background, Switzerland

The view from the Anantara al Jabal al Akhdar resort, Jebel Akhdar, Al Hajar Mountains, Nizwa, Oman

The colorful woods frame the village of Corvara and the high peaks at Badia Valley South Tyrol Trentino Alto Adige Italy Europe

Summer sunset at the Rifugio Marinelli, below the Monte Coglians and the Creta delle Chianevate, in the Carnic Alps, Udine province, Friuli Venezia-Giulia region, Italy

Blue light of dusk on the snowy landscape and the hairpin turns of Stelvio Pass Braulio Valley Valtellina Lombardy Italy Europe

Pink clouds at dawn, Lago Bianco, Gavia Pass, Valfurva, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy

Winter at Duran pass, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

Aerial view of curves of the road between woods, Maloja Pass, Bregaglia Valley, canton of Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Aerial view of Vrsic mountain pass
Aerial view of road to Vrsic mountain pass. Ales Krivec

Trotternish Ridge Light #3
Also referred to as "The Quiraing" or "Cuith-Raing'" is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach

The Quiraing #3
Also referred to as "The Quiraing" or "Cuith-Raing'" is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach

Black and White Mountain Trail
Claudi Lourens

Black and White Road between the mountains
Claudi Lourens

Hundreds of prayer flags at Dolma La Pass, highest point on pilgrimage around sacred Mount Kailash. Tibet, China

View Khyber Pass, c. 1900-30 (sepia photo)
3482704 View Khyber Pass, c.1900-30 (sepia photo) by Gee, J. (fl.1900-30); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info)

Hiker on footpath among green fields and wooden huts, Sass de Putia, Passo delle Erbe, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Pale di San Martino, Paneveggio Natural Park, Passo Rolle, Dolomites, Trentino, Italy, Europe

Fall color change amongst the trees and shrubs in Polychrome Pass in Denali National Park, Alaska, United States of America, North America

An Accident;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré
An Accident; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Stagecoach falling from a mountain road in Spain]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Scenes on the Railway from Bombay to Khandalla, Bhor Ghats, India, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Scenes on the Railway from Bombay to Khandalla, Bhor Ghats, India, 1890

Santa Fe R. R. trains going through Cajon Pass in the San Bernardino Mountains, Cajon, Calif. 1943
Santa Fe R.R. trains going through Cajon Pass in the San Bernardino Mountains, Cajon, Calif. On the right, streamliner " Chief" going west; in the background, on the left

Million dollar highway [U. S. 550] is cut through massive rocks in Ouray County, Colorado, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Million dollar highway U.S. 550 is cut through massive rocks in Ouray County, Colorado

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"Journey through Majestic Mountain Passes: A Captivating Visual Odyssey" Embark on a breathtaking adventure as we traverse the world's most awe-inspiring mountain passes. The first stop takes us to Winnats Pass at sunrise, where the sleepy town of Castleton in Derbyshire, Peak District National Park awakens to reveal its stunning beauty. From there, our gaze extends far beyond borders as we peer into Afghanistan from the legendary Khyber Pass. This historic gateway has witnessed countless tales of conquest and trade throughout centuries. Transporting ourselves back in time, we find ourselves amidst Ancient Greeks valiantly holding their ground at Thermopylae's pass in 480 BC. Their bravery echoes through history, reminding us of the significance these mountain corridors hold. As day turns into night, our eyes are drawn upwards towards an enchanting panorama - the Milky Way illuminating the car traces that wind along Stelvio Pass in Lombardy's Valtellina region. Nature and human ingenuity coexist harmoniously here. Continuing our journey across France's picturesque landscapes, we ascend Col de la Madeleine with snow-capped peaks of Mont Blanc Massif serving as a majestic backdrop. The allure of this Alpine wonderland is simply irresistible. The Col du Galibier beckons next – Savoie’s hidden gem offering sweeping vistas that leave one breathless. As a train chugs along from Kleine Scheidegg en route to Wengen in Switzerland’s scenic countryside, it becomes evident why this region is often referred to as paradise on earth. Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park unveils its rugged charm as we navigate through Scottish Highlands' untamed wilderness. Here lies nature at its purest form – untouched and captivatingly wild. In England’s Lake District National Park resides Hardknott Pass; a winding road that challenges even the bravest drivers while rewarding them with unparalleled views over Cumbria's stunning landscapes.