The 10 best longboard spots in the world?
We love longboarding. That’s why in 2010 we started YouSpots, a platform where you can share your favourite longboard spots and find new ones. We wanted people to be able to connect to the locals when they travel, share spots privately with their crew (via password) or just to add spots to their personal map to have a record of where they pushed their limits the hardest.
Over 14.000 longboard spots have since been added to the map so we wanted to take the opportunity to present you with some of our personal favourites.
Follow the links to find out exactly where these spots are, add them to your personal map, share them with friends or to add your own pictures and videos.
And remember: Skate safe and responsibly and respect the local culture so these spots don’t get blown out! We really can’t stress this enough.
1. Col de Turini - Italy
Not just one of the most beautiful and fun roads to drive (as UK’s TV show Top Gear has ruled) but also a dream for any skilled downhill enthusiast, Col de Turini has it all. Italy is famous for its smooth tarmac and 10km (6miles) and plenty of hairpins give you enough time to push that adrenaline into even the furthest corner of your body.
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=6097
Have you ever dreamt about 30 hairpins in a row? Well, we found a destination for you! In Lysebotn you can not only camp but rather more find one of the most amazing roads in europe to have a sick longboard run! Over 1km in length and with over 30% slope this spot is a beast!
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=17508
3. Red Hill - Simons Town
Located on the edge of cape town in South Africa the scenery of this 5.2 km (3.2 miles) run is simply stunning. Since traffic can be quite dense here you better hit Red Hill in the morning. Its 5% slope makes for great fun, not only for pros.
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=1062
4. Andacollo - Región de Coquimbo, Chile
This perfectly paved road in Andacollo is not for the faint-hearted. With over 30% slope at its steepest point (according to Google data) and reported heavy traffic this spot will challenge even the most hardcore downhillers! Should you have time to take a look around, the landscape in Chile is a blast as you will see in the pictures.
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=19065
5. Snake Run in Camp Woodward - United States
Snake runs are justpure and plain fun! In 2012 over 800 feet were added to the existing run at Cam Woodward and it is planned to continue expanding this longboard/skate/BMX spot over the next five years. The dynamic design was created so that new skateable elements could be added to it without losing the run’s aesthetic appeal. The whole path connects the upper and lower parts of Camp Woodward allowing riders to skate from top to bottom, from the camp to the cafeteria.
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=7625
6. Cuesta de Lipan - Argentina
This longboard spot in the Jujuy province is characterized by the beauty of the Andes mountains.The Río Grande of Jujuy cuts through the Quebrada de Humahuaca canyon, of heights between 1,000 and 3,500 meters. This longboard spot is over 11 Km (7miles) long and features over 15 hairpins with an average slope of almost 10%. Due to its perfect street conditions this spot should be a travel destination for every downhill addict.
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=3865
7. Vulkanradweg - Gedern Germany
Located in the center of Germany, the Vulkanradweg in Gedern is a great longboard spot for novice to intermediate riders. The beauty is its great length of over 13 km (8 miles) with a mostly relaxed slope perfect for dancing and cruising. At certain parts you can reach speeds of up to 50 Km/h (30mph). Its perfect pavement adds to the fun and there is even a bus going back to the top (only on weekends). Due to the fact that this is a well known spot, people are used to longboarders and are usually very friendly! Once a year this spots hosts one of the biggest German longboard meetings.
http://youspots.com/?mapid=2592
8. Spearfish Canyon - United states
This beast of a longboard spot offers 20km (12miles) of freeride awesomeness! The average slope is not insane, which makes it accessible for many riders. However, do not underestimate its narrow corners. It's best to ride here during working hours (9am-5pm) to avoid traffic. If you enjoy a super long run, perfect surface and a beautiful scenery, you will want to go to Spearfish Canyon.
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=3299
9. Dades Gorge Road - Morocco
Morocco is not only worth travelling to for ‘normal’ tourists, German LongTreks Skaters have discovered this beautiful longboard spot. The pavement is not the best but very skateble (as the video shows). Across its 8 km (5miles) this downhill spot features some awesome drops and corners.
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=18563
10. Bear Tooth Pass - United states
This spot is just crazy! 34 Km (21 miles) of pure gnar wets every longboarder’s dream! Steep roads, endless riding and crossing a state border! What more do you want? Maybe 10 hairpins and slopes up to 20%? This is probably the longest ride you’ll ever have! Make sure to hit this spot early in the morning to avoid traffic!
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=596
Bonus: Avenue Towards Heaven - China
We still don’t know of anybody who has skated this road yet. Videos and pictures suggest that the surface is good-to-ride, the road is closed for traffic (except special buses) and the scenery might be the most epic in the history of the sport longboarding wise. If you have any experiences with this great longboard spot, by all means, let us know and share your experiences on http://youspots.com.
http://longboard.youspots.com/?mapid=4556
If you enjoyed this blog post, leave a comment, add your great spots to the map or join the Longboard community at www.youspots.com. We want to bring people together through what they love most. We want local communities to welcome new riders and show them around to the more secret spots. So please share your local crew hangouts or community spots so we can find you!
In our opinion, the best friends are those we meet through longboarding.
Much love and keep shredding!
The YouSpots team Yannick, Enrico, Sam, Max, Julia and all those that help us out on a regular basis.
PS: What would you like to see next? We thought about "10 Best Community Spots (to meet the locals and get to those secret spots)"
