What are the most spectacular roads in Romania?

Located in the southeastern part of Europe, Romania is a country with a very diverse terrain. It hosts about 65 of the most spectacular roads in the world. When travelling to the country you can’t skip the iconic Transfagarasan, a thrilling road through Dracula's territory. It runs through the rugged Carpathian Mountains and features spooky dark tunnels (the longest is more than 800 meters and pitch black), plus endless twists and turns make for a thrilling mountain ride.

For high mountain lovers, Transalpina must be on top of your list. Reputed to be the highest paved road in Romania, reaching an elevation of 2,145m (7,037ft) at Urdele Pass, it is not open all year round. it’s one of the famous Romanian high-altitude roads. It’s also worth the drive through the scenic road through Bicaz Gorge, a very scenic canyon located in the historic region of Transylvania. The road, that slices through the gorges, is among Romania’s most spectacular. This stunning gorge has a part that is so narrow that it is known as 'Neck of Hell.'"

If you prefer high mountain roads, don’t forget to drive the historical Pasul Vulcan in the Southern Carpathians, climbing up to 1.614m (5,295ft) above sea level, or the breathtaking road to Costila Peak in the Bucegi Mountains, a peak at 2.485m (8,152ft) above sea level, located in the mountains of the Muntenia region.