Kristin & Svein's Scenic Journeys

The drive over the Cormet de Roselend in the French Alps is a spectacular mountain pass in the Savoie region, but it is not an all-year road. Due to heavy snowfall in the high mountains, the pass is normally closed for winter from the beginning of November until the end of May. The 40-kilometer-long route connects Beaufort and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, with the road climbing to a summit of 1,968 meters above sea level at an average gradient of around 6 percent via tight, technical hairpin turns.

The climb holds a legendary status in professional cycling, having been featured numerous times as a challenging first-category mountain pass in the Tour de France since its debut in 1979.

The journey starts in Beaufort and initially climbs through dense pine forests before the landscape opens up at the legendary Barrage de Roselend. This azure-blue, artificial lake is surrounded by green mountainsides, and the famous, photogenic chapel Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is located right by the water's edge as a natural stopping point. Past the lake, the landscape changes character, becoming barren and alpine with vast pastures and views of the Mont Blanc massif in the distance.

The final leg offers a steep descent toward Bourg-Saint-Maurice, where the road winds down through airy, demanding switchbacks within the narrow Vallée des Chapieux. The route eventually emerges from the wild gorges and flattens out in the Tarentaise Valley, marking the end of this high-contrast mountain route.

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Our drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Tegernsee was a magnificent journey along the *Deutsche Alpenstraße*—Germany’s oldest and most famous scenic route. With the snow-capped Zugspitze massif behind us, we followed this legendary road past the turquoise waters of Lake Walchensee, before the spectacular hairpin bends of the Kesselberg Pass led us down toward Lake Kochelsee.

As part of this historic Alpine route, the road winds its way past idyllic farmsteads and bright green spring forests, before crossing the crisp, meltwater-fed Isar River near the colorful town of Bad Tölz. This beautiful stretch of the Alpine road concludes perfectly upon arrival at Tegernsee, where we can enjoy the spring sunshine at one of the lively outdoor terraces lining the sparkling lake.

Driving this particular stretch allowed us to experience the very essence of the Bavarian Alpine idyll, where engineering prowess meets unspoiled nature.

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Our drive over Klausen Pass begins in the historic village of Bürglen in the canton of Uri, right at the entrance to the Schächental valley, from where the road immediately starts climbing upwards through the valley. On this side, the route is quickly characterized by precipitous slopes, and the roadway clings directly to the rock face, passing beneath overhanging cliffs and through dark tunnels. With a gradient that occasionally reaches up to 9–10 percent, a spectacular series of sharp hairpin turns leads high up into the mountains, while the road offers an open and breathtaking panoramic window over the deep valley and the sunny alpine villages below.

Once at the mountain pass summit itself, 1,948 meters above sea level, the terrain levels out before the gradual descent toward the east begins. The road first leads down to the wide high-alpine valley of Urnerboden, a gigantic alpine meadow that forms a sharp contrast to the steep mountainsides. Here, the road flattens out for a couple of kilometers, providing a welcome break from the demanding driving. The roadway crosses a green cultural landscape where scattered, traditional wooden houses and large herds of grazing cattle are set against a massive backdrop of the snow-capped Clariden Alps.

From Urnerboden, the road changes character and tackles the final, deep descent toward the canton of Glarus. With a steady and demanding gradient of around 6 to 8 percent, the route winds its way down through dense forests and deep mountain gorges via another series of tight hairpin bends. The landscape here is characterized by vertical rock walls and wild river chasms where meltwater torrents down the mountainside, before the dramatic and eventful drive finally concludes in the charming village of Linthal at the bottom of the valley.

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This summer, Kristin & Svein’s Scenic Journeys traveled through the spectacular Manghen Pass (Passo Manghen) in Italy, a hidden gem in the Dolomites that stands at an elevation of 2,047 meters above sea level. Located in the Trentino region of Northern Italy, this mountain pass connects the Val di Fiemme and Valsugana valleys.

The drive up the narrow, steep mountain road offers a dramatic transition from dense spruce forests to a rugged, alpine landscape. With gradients reaching up to 16%, the route features challenging hairpin turns and is so narrow that large vehicles are strictly prohibited.This legendary stretch is famous from the Giro d'Italia cycling race, where icons like Eddy Merckx and Marco Pantani once battled the grueling climbs.

Today, the road is shared with determined cyclists and grazing cattle. With every meter of elevation gained, magnificent new views of the Lagorai massif open up.At the summit sits the idyllic mountain lodge, Baita Passo Manghen, the perfect spot to breathe in the crisp mountain air and take in the raw nature.

The majestic silence of the pass—which remains closed due to snow for large parts of the year—gave us a profound sense of freedom and true adventure on wheels.

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Four Corners, One Epic Journey: Conquering the Extremes of Europe in 8K! 🚗💨
What do you do when you love the open road, high mountain passes, and spectacular scenery? You set the most ambitious goal possible for a European road trip.

This summer, we at Kristin and Sveins Journeys made the impossible happen. We set out to drive to the absolute extreme points of Europe – and we did it! Not only that, but we have documented the entire adventure in uncompromising, crystal-clear 8K resolution to give you the ultimate front-row seat.

📍 Four Extreme Destinations – Our Journey:
Throughout the summer, we navigated our way to the places where the road literally ends:
• The Westernmost Point: In early July, we rolled to a stop at the dramatic Cabo da Roca in Portugal.
• The Southernmost Point: We drove as far south as possible to the unique Isla de Tarifa in Spain, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, overlooking the African continent.
• The Northernmost Point: We clocked in the miles through endless landscapes all the way up to the iconic, weather-beaten North Cape Plateau (Nordkapp) in Norway.
• The Highest Point: We pushed our engine to the limit up to the magical Cime de la Bonette in the French Alps – Europe's highest paved through-road at a staggering 2,802 meters above sea level!

🏔️ New and Classic Mountain Passes in Spectacular Quality
In addition to our headline expeditions, we chased the ultimate driving experiences along the way. We discovered and filmed a variety of brand-new mountain passes, and we revisited some of our old favorites. We refilmed these classics to bring you an even more thrilling, detailed, and immersive experience in 8K.
Whether you are a car enthusiast, a lover of spectacular nature, or planning your own dream road trip, these videos will give you real goosebumps.

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We are incredibly excited to share this amazing journey with everyone who already follows us. And to those new to the channel: If you love epic road trips, hidden gems, and breathtaking nature in the world's highest video quality, you have come to the right place!

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Driving from west to east along this historic tourist route you will first ascend through sweeping hairpins that lead you right past the iconic turquoise waters of the Roselend reservoir before reaching the summit and descending via road D902. Recorded in immersive 8K HDR POV with pure ASMR road sounds this video is designed for complete relaxation. Put on your headphones to enjoy the natural soundtrack and let us know in the comments if you think this eastbound section of the Route des Grandes Alpes is the most beautiful mountain pass in Europe.

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«Driving to the Top of the World: Nordkapp (North Cape) in Cinematic 8K!"
At the end of July, we in, «Kristin and Svein's Journeys", had a fantastic road trip to the North Cape Plateau, the northernmost point in Europe accessible by car.

The journey up through Finnmark offered dramatic shifts in scenery, where the road first wound along the mighty Porsanger Fjord with its sheer cliffs, before continuing through the North Cape Tunnel deep beneath the sea surface and out onto Magerøya Island.

Along the way in the peak of summer, we experienced the Arctic landscape at its most vibrant. Large herds of reindeer wandered freely along the roadside, and the barren tundra opened up into a treeless and raw cliff landscape. We drove past charming, weather-beaten fishing villages like Honningsvåg and Skarsvåg, all bathed in the magical, golden light of the midnight sun, which never sets at this time of year.

The arrival at the 307-meter-high plateau itself became the ultimate highlight. Up here on the cliff, with the iconic Globe as a backdrop and the North Cape Hall as a cozy shelter, we got to experience the unique feeling of standing at the edge of the world, gazing out across the endless Arctic Ocean.

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On June 30th, we reached an amazing milestone on our journey as we drove across Cime de la Bonette, Europe's highest drivable mountain pass at an incredible 2,802 meters above sea level! The weather was absolutely perfect, and the spectacular drive over the mountain was an unforgettable experience we are thrilled to share with you.
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Our latest video is live in 8K HDR!
🚀We put a lot of work into bringing you the absolute highest visual quality possible, and now we want to hear from you!How did the colors, contrast, and details look on your screen? Cast your vote below and let us know in the comments what device or TV you watched it on! 👇

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📸 WIN €20 – SPOT OUR DECORATED CAR! 🚗✨

We are on an epic road trip across Europe, and our car is pretty hard to miss!
Can you spot us? If you do, you could be one of our lucky winners!

We are picking 5 lucky winners to receive €20 each! 💰

How to enter:
1. Snap a photo of our decorated car when you see it.
2. Post the photo here in our community.
3. Tell us where the photo was taken (city or country).

We can't wait to see where in Europe you find us! Keep your eyes peeled
on the road, good luck, and drive safely! 🌍🗺️

*The contest is active during our road trip. The winners will be drawn
and announced right here in the community.*

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