Transalpina, the highest and the most spectacular road in Romania

Tens of thousands of tourists from Romania and abroad are attracted each year by an Alpine road in the Carpathians. We are not talking about a simple mountain road, but we talk about the most beautiful and the highest road in Romania, namely the Transalpina.

Known as the "King's Road", the road which crosses the mountains Parâng, offers tourists a spectacular view. On the meandering ridges, the Transalpina or the highway 67C, has a length of about 140 km and impresses tourists especially through dizzying landscaps from the heart of the mountains.

In addition, on the road of the Parang mountains, it can be also admired the fascinating glacial lakes. Unfortunately, because it is an alpine road, in the cold season, the "King's Road" is closed. Transalpina connects the cities Novaci and Sebes and crosses, in total, four counties: Gorj, Valcea, Sibiu and Alba. The Alpine Road is considered the most spectacular road from Romania, which has also impressed foreign tourists, crosses from south to north the Parang Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians.

Dreamland landscapes on Transalpina At Urdele, the road climbs to a height of over 2,100 meters and connects Transylvania to Oltenia.

Transalpina is not only the highest paved road in Romania, but also the most difficult to ride on because of the curves complexity and for the altitude. Because of its altitude, tourists may have some pleasant surprises even in the middle of in summer. Namely, they could meet snowflakes on Transalpina.

Thus, on the highest road in the Carpathians, the drivers view is enchanted by the fairy-tale landscapes, which is why Transalpina is the perfect destination for the weekend, and not only. Initially, the Transalpina was a simple forest road. The asphalting works of the highest road in Romania started in 2009 but stopped after being achieved more than 80% of the project.

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