Bayburt to Trabzon
D915 Derebasi Bends runs Of to Bayburt in Bayburt to Trabzon, Turkey. The road is at its best before the first coaches arrive, so staying within a few minutes of the start is worth more than a smarter hotel an hour away. Check the season before you book. Closed by snow from November to May, unguarded gravel.
Base town
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Road length
65.9 mi
Driving time
3 hr 19 min
Rating
9.6 / 10
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 11 April 2026
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The road
Thirteen stacked hairpins on a cliff face make this one of the world's scariest roads.
Closed by snow from November to May, unguarded gravel
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