How to drive the unpaved road to Preotesele in Argeș County
Preotesele is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.998m (6,555ft) above sea level, located in Argeș County, in Romania. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.
Where is Preotesele?
The pass is located in Muntenia, a historical region of Romania, part of Wallachia, in the central part of the country.
Is the road to Preotesele unpaved?
The dirt road to the summit is totally unpaved and pretty rough. It comprises narrow parts and steep sections. A 4x4 vehicle is required. It’s extremely challenging when wet.
How long is the road to Preotesele?
Starting from the iconic DN7C Road, the Transfagarasan, near Lake Vidraru (Lacul Vidraru), the road to the summit is 39 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is +757 m / -1,831 m.
Pic: Ionut Vlaviano