Mountain Pass Collection (#9)

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

Glocknerhaus on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Glocknerhaus on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. The Groszglocknerstrasze, named after the Groszglockner, Austrias highest mountain

Start of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Fusch an der GroBglocknerstraBe
Start of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Fusch an der Groszglocknerstrasze, Austria, c1935. The Groszglocknerstrasze, named after the Groszglockner, Austrias highest mountain

Look-out point at Hochmais on the Grossglockner Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Look-out point at Hochmais on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. People get out of their charabancs to admire the Alps

Skiing on the Gerlos plateau, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Skiing on the Gerlos plateau, Austria, c1935. Skiers above the town of Gerlos in the Zillertal Valley. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

The Flexen Pass, Vorarlberg, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Flexen Pass, Vorarlberg, Austria, c1935. The Flexenstrasze is a high mountain pass in the Austrian Alps, which reaches an elevation of 1, 773 metres (5, 817 feet)

The Blindsee and the Fern Pass, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Blindsee and the Fern Pass, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. View of the Blindsee, a lake in the Tyrolean Alps, with the Fern Pass, a mountain pass which reaches 1212 metres

Return of Henry III from his first journey to Rome, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Return of Henry III from his first journey to Rome, (1936). Heinrich III, (1017-1056), Ruckkehr Von Seinem Ersten Romerzug

The Ai-Petri Mountain, 1926. Artist: Lentulov, Aristarkh Vasilyevich (1882-1943)
The Ai-Petri Mountain, 1926. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). Creator: W McCracken
The Peiwar Khotal, 1878, (1901). The point of view is from No.2 Mountain Battery Camp. A gun of the enemy was placed upon the end of the central spur

Roberts Rallying the Pioneers at Umbeyla, (1901). Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon
Roberts Rallying the Pioneers at Umbeyla, (1901). British Brevet Major Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought in the Ambela (or Umbeyla) Campaign of 1863

The Final Attack at the Spingawi Khotal, (1901). Creator: William Heysham Overend
The Final Attack at the Spingawi Khotal, (1901). At the Battle of Peiwar Kotal, November 1878, during the Second Afghan War

Watching the Rout of the Afghan Forces from Bab Wali Mountain, 1st September 1880, (1901). The Battle of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan was fought between the British under General Frederick Sleigh

The Victory of Kandahar (Cavalry Pursuit to the Arghandab River), (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Victory of Kandahar (Cavalry Pursuit to the Arghandab River), (1901). The Battle of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan was fought on 1 September 1880 between the British under General Frederick

The Carpathian Passes, 1919. Creator: Unknown
The Carpathian Passes, 1919. Map showing mountain passes in the Carpathians, a mountain range which stretches from present-day Czech Republic, through Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine

The Daring Attack on the Spingawi Khotal, December 2, 1878, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Daring Attack on the Spingawi Khotal, December 2, 1878, (1901). The 5th Gurkhas storming the Spingawi. At the Battle of Peiwar Kotal during the Second Afghan War

Ute Pass, Colorado, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Ute Pass, Colorado, c1897. Originally a buffalo trail becoming a wagon road in the 1860s for transport to Leadville mining camp. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo

General Roberts... Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901)
General Roberts and Staff Attacked by ghilzais in the Shutargardan Pass, September 27, 1879, (1901). Scene during the Second Afghan War: British forces under Sir Frederick

Caravan Passing Through the Khyber Pass, 1901. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Caravan Passing Through the Khyber Pass, 1901. Horsemen travelling between India (now Pakistan) and Afghanistan. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. III

Crossing San Marcos Pass, California, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Crossing San Marcos Pass, California, c1897. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Fall color along Mineral Creek under Red Mountain Pass, San Juan National Forest, Colorado, USA

Stalheim and Naerodal, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Stalheim and Naerodal, 1914. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder". [Mittet & Co, Kunstforlag - Kristania, 1914]

Tunnel through snow, Hauklid Pass, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Tunnel through snow, Hauklid Pass, 1914. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder". [Mittet & Co, Kunstforlag - Kristania, 1914]

Landscape of Vallee de Sant Anna, Maritime Alps, Italy, July 2014

Landscape of Vallon des Milefonds, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June 2014

River Scene - The Second Defile, near Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown
River Scene - The Second Defile, near Bhamo, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

On M Kinnons Pass, New Zealand, 1923. Creator: Frank Wright
On M Kinnons Pass, New Zealand, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C

Mt. St. Gothard (etching)
XYC284024 Mt. St. Gothard (etching) by Turner, Charles (1773-1857); 29.8x43.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Pine Forests Along a Mountain Road
Glenn Highway, Alaska, United States of America

The Pass of Aberglaslyn, North Wales, c1896. Artist: I Slater
The Pass of Aberglaslyn, North Wales, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Water rushing down alpine stream, Logan Pass, Glacier National Park, Rocky Mountains, Montana, July 2010

Mature Bighorn Rams (Ovis canadensis) on high mountain pass. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, October

Bonaparte Received By The Monks of Mount St. Bernard. Passage of the Alps, May 1800, (1896). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and his army crossed the Alps through the Great St

The Route To California, Truckee River, Sierra-Nevada, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Puzzle Picture - Old Swiss Mill, pub. 1872, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Temperate rain forest on a mountain pass, Cisnes, Aysen Province, Chile

Covered wagons crossing the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Helvetian migration into Switzerland
Helvetians choosing routes for their migration into Switzerland, 58 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Khojak Pass, Pakistan, on the road from Kandahar, Afghanistan
Caravan entering Khojak Pass in the Sulaiman Range, Pakistan, on the road from Kandahar, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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A pony carrying travel supplies at Digar La pass

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Sunrise at Winnat's Pass in the Edale Valley

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Pre dawn colours at Winnat's Pass in the Edale Valley

Hannibal leading his Carthaginian army over the Alps and into Italy, 218 BC during the Second Punic War. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883

View into the alpine Mountains from the Hochalpenstrasse, Karnten, Austria
View into the alpine Mountains from the Grossglockner High Alpine Road (Groszglockner-Hochalpenstrasze); Carinthia (Karnten), Austria

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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.