Road CV-200
Spain, europe
19.4 km
780 m
extreme
Year-round
# Carretera CV-200: Spain's Heart-Pounding Mountain Challenge
Ready for a white-knuckle adventure? Head to the province of Castellón in Valencia, eastern Spain, where the Carretera CV-200 awaits the brave. This 19.4 km stretch connecting the charming towns of Aín and Segorbe is basically a driver's ultimate test of skill and nerve.
The road itself is paved, but don't let that fool you—it's incredibly narrow (we're talking less than 5 meters wide in places) with sections steep enough to make your palms sweat. Snaking through the stunning Serra d'Espadà Natural Park, you're in for hundreds of curves and a dizzying nine hairpin turns that'll keep you fully focused the entire drive. No autopilot mode here!
The elevation climbs to 780 meters (2,559 feet) above sea level, and the mountain scenery is absolutely breathtaking. Just keep one eye on the road and another on the rockfall risk—it's a real hazard on this route. If you're after an unforgettable driving experience that'll test your reflexes and reward you with some seriously dramatic landscapes, this is it. Just make sure you're in the right headspace and your vehicle is ready for the challenge.
Where is it?
Road CV-200 is located in Spain (europe). Coordinates: 39.4244, -5.2587
Road Details
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 19.4 km
- Max Elevation
- 780 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- 39.4244, -5.2587
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