About
Drive this epic mountain road for spectacular hairpin bends and unforgettable Carpathian views.
Why go
- The journey is the best part of the destination
- A road that looks like a movie scene
- An argument with the mountains
Must try
- Drive the Transfăgărășan Highway
- Stop at Bâlea Lake
- See wild bears
Pro tips
- Road usually closes late october to late june
- Best time to visit: summer (july-september)
- Drive early morning or late afternoon for bears
- Allow a full day for stops
- Keep windows up and don't feed the bears
Good to know
- Bears are accustomed to humans, keep distance
- Road can be dangerous
- Some sections closed in winter
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