Transalpina (DN67C) is the highest road in Romania. It’s one of the famous Romanian high altitude roads. With a length of 146 km, it goes trough the Carpathian Mountains, topping out at 2.145m (7,037ft) above sea level in Pasul Urdele. In 2009 it was completely paved.
Madarasi-Hargita is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.650m (5,413ft) above the sea level, located in the Harghita mountain range, in the Eastern Carpathians of Romania.
Prislop Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.416m (4,646ft) above the sea level, in the Eastern Carpathians, in northern Romania. The pass is traversed by the DN 18 road.
Transfăgărăşan (DN7C) is the most dramatic and second-highest paved road in Romania. Spooky dark tunnels (the longest is more than 800 meters and pitch black), plus endless twists and turns make for a thrilling ride through Dracula territory. 90 km road riding up, over 5 km serpentines, over 80 hairpin curves, 5 tunnels and over 500 small bridges.
Vulcan (also known as Vilcan) Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.621m (5,318ft) above the sea level, located in the Hunedoara county of Romania, on the Jiu valley.
Ciumarna pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.109m (3,638ft) above the sea level, located in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bukovina, in north-eastern Romania.
Romania has some amazing roads, real tourist destinations by themselves, which are part of any list of the world's most spectacular roads. Whether it's racing through the Carpathian Mountains or ambling along the Danube River, Romania offers countless picturesque views from the road.
Ghimeș-Palanca Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 684m (2,244ft) above the sea level, located in in Bacău County, Romania.
Located in the north-eastern part of Argeş County, in Romania, Cheile Dâmbovicioarei is a gorge carved by the the Dambovicioara River.
Pasul Bâlea is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.042m (6,699ft) above the sea level, located in the Făgăraș Mountains, the highest mountains of the Southern Carpathians, in Romania.
Pasul Urdele is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.145m (7,037ft) above the sea level, located in the Parâng Mountains group, in the Southern Carpathians of Romania. It’s the highest paved road in Romania.
DJ685 is a 54km long paved road in Hunedoara county, Romania. The drive is pretty challenging.
Located in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, Romania is a pretty mountainous country. There are 12 peaks over 2,500 m in the country. Its natural landscape is almost evenly distributed between mountains (31%), hills (33%), and plains (36%).
Pasul Buzău is a mountain pass at an elevation of 642m (2,106ft) above the sea level, located in the Eastern Carpathians in Romania.
DN66A is a very challenging road located in western Romania. The road is mostly gravel and links the towns of Petroșani and Tatu. The road is very rough--only try driving it in a 2wd car, if you're planning to buy a new car.
Tihuţa Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.201m (3,940ft) above the sea level, located in the Bârgău Mountains, in Romania.
TransRarau ‘The Treasures’ Road’ is said to be the third most beautiful alpine road in Romania. It crosses the Rarau massif and is one of the Romanian high altitude roads.
Pasul Huta is a mountain pass at an elevation of 581m (1,906ft) above the sea level, located in the northern region of Romania, near the Ukrainian border.
TransBucegi is one of the most scenic drives in Romania. It’s located in the south-central part of the country, going through the Bucegi Natural Park. Along the road you will feel the need for higher elevation, even fresher air and sweeping landscapes you can soak in some of Romania's most breathtaking vistas without even leaving your car. It’s one of the famous Romanian high altitude roads.
Mestecanis Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.096m (3,595ft) above the sea level, located in Suceava County, north-eastern Romania.
Curmătura Vidruţei is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.589m (5,213ft) above the sea level located in Vâlcea County, Romania.
The Bicaz Gorge is a gorge located in the north-east part of Romania. 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 "The Neck Of Hell."
Sharply winding and precipitous ascent in a a steep and narrow zig-zag road climbing up to Negovanu Lake, at an elevation of 1.150m (3,772ft) above the sea level, located in Sibiu County, in central Romania.
Located in Brasov county, in Transylvania, Romania, the national road DN73A is a really awesome drive with 12 steep hairpin turns.
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