Transfagarasan Road

"Built as a strategic military route, The Transfăgărăşan (trans + Făgăraş) or DN7C is the highest and most dramatic paved road in Romania. It runs North to South across the tallest sections of the Carpathian Mountains, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Piteşti.
The road climbs to 2,034 meters altitude. The most spectacular route is from the North. It is a winding road, dotted with steep hairpin turns, long S-curves, and sharp descents. The Transfagarasan is both an attraction and a challenge for hikers, cyclists, drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. Due to the topography, the average speed is around 40 km/h. The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake and Bâlea Waterfall.
The road is usually closed from late October until late June because of snow. Depending on the weather, it may remain open until as late as November. It may also be closed, at times, because of weather conditions (it occasionally snows even in August). There is a sign at the town of Curtea de Argeş that provides information on the passage. Travelers can find food and lodging at several hotels or chalets (cabane) along the way. "(Source:Wikipedia the free enciclopedia)

An amazing creation of the roumanian people. (Videos: Cami & Dan Iorga)

See also: http://daniorga.gapo.ro/detaliu_album/7129-V389A0IV40QH90G/

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[emdiesel63]

Hey dude, Romania's highest paved road is actually Transalpina or DN 67C = Sebeș-Șugag-Oașa-Tărtărău-Obâr­șia Lotrului-șaua Ștefanu-Urdele-Rânca-Novaci-Be­ngești!Transalpina climbs to an altitude of right 2147 meters.Apart from DN 7C, Transalpina has no tunnel. See the latest videos on Transalpina 2010 right here on youtube! Greetings from a road journey lover from Sibiu!Trăiască geniul creator al mult-încercatului nostru popor!