Romania · Balkans & Eastern Europe
Transfăgărășan
Built by Ceaușescu as a military road, the Transfăgărășan crosses the Făgăraș Mountains with dramatic tunnels, bridges, and the stunning Bâlea Lake.
- Length
- 31.5 km
- Avg gradient
- 3.8%
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Elevation gain
- 1,202 m
- Summit
- 2,042 m
- Hairpins
- 28
Versants
- From Vidraru (south) — 31.5 km at 3.8% (max 12%)
- From Cârțișoara (north) — 28.2 km at 4.8% (max 10%)