Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Transfăgărășan Highway (DN7C) is a paved mountain road crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It is the second-highest paved road in the country after the Transalpina. It starts near the village of Bascov, near Pitești, and stretches 56 miles to the between the highest peaks in the country, Moldoveanu and Negoiu. The road was built in the early 1970s as a strategic military route and it connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. There are so many Brown Bears in this area!
The road climbs to an altitude of 6,700 feet, making it the second highest mountain pass in Romania after the Transalpina Highway. It is a winding road, with many steep hairpin turns, S-curves, and sharp descents. It is both an adventure and a challenge for hikers, bicyclists, drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts. Due to the treacherous terrain the average speed is around 25 mph. The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake and Bâlea Waterfall.
The road is usually closed from late October until late June due to snow. Depending on the weather, the highway may stay open until as late as November, or it may even be closed in the summer.
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The Transfăgărășan Highway (DN7C) is a paved mountain road crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It is the second-highest paved road in the country after the Transalpina. It starts near the village of Bascov, near Pitești, and stretches 56 miles to the between the highest peaks in the country, Moldoveanu and Negoiu. The road was built in the early 1970s as a strategic military route and it connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. There are so many Brown Bears in this area!
The road climbs to an altitude of 6,700 feet, making it the second highest mountain pass in Romania after the Transalpina Highway. It is a winding road, with many steep hairpin turns, S-curves, and sharp descents. It is both an adventure and a challenge for hikers, bicyclists, drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts. Due to the treacherous terrain the average speed is around 25 mph. The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake and Bâlea Waterfall.
The road is usually closed from late October until late June due to snow. Depending on the weather, the highway may stay open until as late as November, or it may even be closed in the summer.
#Transfăgărășan #Transfagarasan #Bears #Ursus #Romania #CarpathianMountains #BrownBear #4k
