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Mountain roads: Transfăgărășan, Transalpina, Transbucegi

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Mountain roads: Transfăgărășan, Transalpina, Transbucegi

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Transfăgărășan (poarta montană)

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151 kilometres of switchbacks climbing to some 2,042 metres, a tunnel carved into the heart of the Făgăraș Mountains and a glacial lake above 2,000 metres: the Transfăgărășan is the unforgettable mountain adventure a day's drive from Râșnov.

≈90 km · ≈1h30 by car (seasonal) · half a day – day trip

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Bâlea Lac

🌧️ 3°C

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wind 12 km/h

• Sat 14.11 ❄️ -10…-1°C · Snow · 8.6 mm
• Sun 15.11 ⛅ -11…-1°C · Partly cloudy
• Mon 16.11 ❄️ -5…1°C · Snow · 2.4 mm

Weather data: MET Norway (yr.no), CC BY 4.0Snow and avalanche risk in the mountains: the ANM snow bulletin (PDF, in Romanian)

Frequently asked questions

How far is Transfăgărășan (mountain gateway) from MAX International?

The road is open only seasonally. The distance and driving time from MAX are on this page, calculated by road; open the exact route with the navigation buttons. For the visit, allow 1–1h30.

When can Transfăgărășan (mountain gateway) be visited?

The mountain section usually opens in summer (roughly July–October), depending on the weather. Check the road conditions before setting off.

Where can I check opening times and fees for the Transfăgărășan (mountain gateway)?

On the official source: brasovtourism.app. Opening times and fees may change seasonally, so check before your visit.

Starting from MAX

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