This is an amazing journey, as you snake up the mountain, wonderful views all round, and the trip down is simply out of this world. At the top is a lovely lake with a restaurant on it, the food is very good. In winter they build an Ice hotel, for those who love the cold.. You can wander round and even climb higher. Local produce is on sale, as well as souvenirs. Allow plenty of time to enjoy and explore..
it is open only from JULY to the end of OCTOBER due to weather conditions and also it is closed during the night but you can camp alongside the road if you want to spend a night on top of the mountains and under the starry nightthis road links 2 important regions in Romania, Muntenia and Transilvania through the Fagaras Mountainsyou can't miss it if you visit Romania during summer-autumn seasonsguaranteed to take your breath away !PS: you should see the video TopGear made in one of their shows on our Transfagarasan
After a week exploring Transylvania, the Transfagarasan Highway was the best way to head south through Romania.Drive to Cartisoara to pick up the northern end of the highway. Be sure to stop at Balea Lake near the peak (before entering the tunnel to begin the descent). You'll know that you are there when you see rows of vendor stalls set up along the side of the road selling a variety of goods. There is a nice restaurant that overlooks the lake - a great spot for lunch.A great road to drive and some lovely views.
Not for the faint of heart, this is a twisting, winding, narrow road which climbs high into the Transylvanian Alps. You definitely want to trust your driver, which we fortunately did. It was really something to see though, and I am very glad that we did the drive. On the other side, the fall foliage was jaw dropping and a trip to Romania would not, in my opinion, be complete without taking this roller coaster ride!
It is difficult to describe the feeling when you almost climb just before the Balea Lac pass and look back and see all those curves and the amazing view.Especially when you climb up there with a loaded bicycle.My best cycle experience and of cource one of my best travell experience ever!!!
Highest mountains in Romania, the Hfagrs, including peak "Moldoviano" 2544 meters above sea level did not stop the megalomania of Tzaotzasko ruler of Romania in the seventies of the last century, and here was built for about five years road wild landscape and spectacular, crossing the ridge, at altitudes above 2000 meters and passes at the height of the height at the glacial lake "Blaah", a fascinating place to spend a night at the lake, the road itself which can only be reached by car, recommended for driver who considers himself a trained driver, you should go to Mira carefully the road is very convoluted and landscape huge and may divert attention easily .
If it's really the most beautiful road in the world (according to Top Gear) I don't know and it really doesn't matter. What us sure: This is one of the roads to take for stunning views.The trees in autumn colors, the blue sky and a good car - I was fortunate enough to be able to experience the Transfagarasan on a picture perfect day in October. I started the ascend from the north side at around 11am and arrived at Lake Balea at 12:30. I stopped along the road quite often to enjoy the different vistas and take photos.I didn't stop at the lake but drove through the tunnel to descent the highway on the southern side. The views of the mountains are even better and one can stop at a waterfall. Also the autumn colors on this side are much more impresssive. I drove all the way to Lake Viadru before I turned around and drove back to Lake Balea.There I arrived at around 3pm and light was beautiful to take pictures of the lake. Yes, there were other people but not as many as one would have expected on a perfect autumn day. I believe this road is more impressive in autumn and I can highly recommend this trip. I did it as a day trip from Sibiu but of course one can also do it from Brasov.
It is a very special road going between the mountains and with an excellent scene view all the way to the top. I was there in July and experienced the lake with snow around me and clear sunny sky. wow!!!
Breathtaking drive, gorgeous views, especially the north side viewed from the top (it looks like all Formula 1 circuits connected together and placed in this amazing setting).Don't miss the lake near the top... a bit hidden, but definitely worth a stop.Of course drive carefully as in some areas there are no guard-rails.
This road is very nice to drive with beautiful views. The best way to drive this road is entering it from the north side to the top and go back the same way. After the top it is not a spectacular road and a bit boring. The only way to drive this road is to see a lake with a nice view.