Mountain Pass Collection (#8)

Fog on bends of Maloja Pass road and snowy woods, aerial view, Bregaglia Valley, Engadine, canton of Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Bends of Maloja Pass road on snowy mountain ridge, aerial view, Bregaglia Valley, Engadine, canton of Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Mist over the rocky peaks of Sella Group during a snowy winter, Gardena Pass, Dolomites, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Winding road in the snow, aerial view, Pordoi Pass, Dolomites, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Entree du Robinet, ca. 1861. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Entree du Robinet, ca. 1861

Mountain road crossing the volcanic landscape near Sicasumbre astronomical viewpoint, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

View by drone of Giau Pass, Ra Gusela, Nuvolau, Averau and Tofane at sunrise in winter, Dolomites, Belluno province, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Aerial view by drone of Giau Pass, Ra Gusela and Cinque Torri in the mist of autumn, Dolomites, Belluno province, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Aerial view by drone of fog over scenic road crossing Giau Pass in a sea of clouds at sunset, Dolomites, Belluno province, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Aerial view by drone of Ra Gusela and Cinque Torri mountains covered by clouds and fog in autumn, Giau Pass, Dolomites, Belluno, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Aerial view by drone of foggy sky at sunset over Ra Gusela and Giau Pass in autumn, Dolomites, Belluno, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Woods in autumn with Pala di San Martino and Cima Della Rosetta in background, Pale di San Martino, Rolle Pass, Trentino, Italy, Europe

Autumn colors at Rolle Pass with Cimon della Pala in background, Pale di San Martino, Dolomites, Trentino, Trento, Italy, Europe

Aerial view of Cimon della Pala during the autumn sunset, Pale di San Martino, Rolle Pass, Dolomites, Trentino, Trento, Italy, Europe

Aerial panoramic of Cimon della Pala and Castellaz in autumn, Pale di San Martino, Rolle Pass, Dolomites, Trentino, Italy, Europe

Aerial view of sunset on Sassolungo, Sassopiatto and Passo Gardena in autumn, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Prinsloos Commando Retreating to the Brandwater Basin after the Fight at Retiefs Nek, 1901. Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900)

Stormberg Pass - The Scene of General Gatacres Operations, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
Stormberg Pass - The Scene of General Gatacres Operations, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

View of Mont Furka with the Rhone Glacier, c1770, (1946). Creator: William Pars
View of Mont Furka with the Rhone Glacier, c1770, (1946). Scene in the Swiss Alps with the Rhone Glacier - the source of the River Rhone - and the Furka Pass beyond

Foggy sunrise over woods of Maloja Pass at dawn, aerial view by drone, Engadine, Canton of Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Sunrise over Monte Gavia and cotton grass on shores of Lago Bianco, Gavia Pass, Valfurva, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Panoramic of Monte Gavia mirrored in Lago Bianco surrounded by cotton grass, Gavia Pass, Valfurva, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Pano by drone of sunrise over the narrow bends of Stelvio Pass mountain road covered with snow, Bormio, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Aerial view by drone of S-shape road towards Stelvio Pass in the snowy landscape, Bormio, Sondrio province, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Car trails lights on narrow bends of Maloja Pass mountain road, Engadine, Canton of Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Passo Giau at sunset, Belluno, Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Christ of the Andes, Statue Commemorating Treaty between Chile and Argentina. S. America, c1930s. Christ the Redeemer of the Andes at Uspallata Pass on the border between Argentina

Cumberland Gap, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Cumberland Gap, 1872. View of the pass through the Cumberland Mountains on the border of Kentucky and Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Cumberland Gap, from Eagle Cliff, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Cumberland Gap, from Eagle Cliff, 1872. View of the pass through the Cumberland Mountains on the border of Kentucky and Virginia, USA. Covered wagons can be seen on the winding mountain road

Mount Washington, from top of Thompsons Falls, Pinkham Pass, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Mount Washington, from top of Thompsons Falls, Pinkham Pass, 1872. Birds among the treetops in the White Mountains, New Hampshire, USA

Gate of the Crawford Notch, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Gate of the Crawford Notch, 1872. Mountain pass and rushing stream in the White Mountains, New Hampshire, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Cumberland Gap, from the East, 1872. Creator: W. H. Morse
Cumberland Gap, from the East, 1872. Watermill near the pass through the Cumberland Mountains on the border of Kentucky and Virginia, USA. The chimney is clad in timber scaffolding

Honister Crag and Pass, c1870. Honister Crag a fell in the Lake District of Cumbria is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Honister Pass has one of the steepest gradients in the area

Verdure and Snowbanks along the Trail to Lincoln Pass, Glacier Nat. Park, Mont. c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

The French army crossing the St Bernard Pass, c1796, (1921). Creator: Francois Aubertin
The French army crossing the St Bernard Pass, c1796, (1921). Passage du Grand St Bernard par l Armee Francaise de Reserve commandee par le G[ener]al en chef Alexandre Berthier sous les ordres de

Adult man at daybreak sitting next to backpacking tent and gazing at view of Cutthroat Peak on ridge above Cutthroat Pass, near Pacific Crest trail. North Cascades, Washington State

Cutthroat Park at daybreak. Seen from Cutthroat Pass, North Cascades, Washington State

Liberty Bell Mountain seen from meadows of Washington Pass, North Cascades, Washington State

Liberty Bell Mountain and Early Winters Spires, seen from Washington Pass. North Cascades, Washington State

Backpacking tent at daybreak on ridge above Cutthroat Pass, near Pacific Crest trail. Cutthroat Peak is in the distance. North Cascades, Washington State

Liberty Bell Mountain reflected in still waters of State Creek, in meadows of, Washington Pass. North Cascades, Washington State

Narrow roadway over stone bridge at the Gap of Dunloe near Killarney, Ireland

Mountains of Iceland during winter near Laugarvatn, Iceland

Mountains of Iceland during winter near Laugarvatn. Snowed in road, Iceland

Packer Strasse, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Packer Strasse, Austria, c1935. The Packer Strasse is a winding mountain road that links the states of Carinthia and Styria

The Plocken Pass in the Carnic Alps mountain range, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Plocken Pass in the Carnic Alps mountain range, Austria, c1935. The Plockenpasz is a high mountain pass between the Austrian state of Carinthia and the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy

Mountain view at Schoneck on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. People stop to admire the Alps from their charabanc

The Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe look-out point on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. Stopping place offering panoramic views

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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.