transalpina road

I was not an experienced driver at all, and my heart was in my throat all the while I was driving, but I wouldn't trade it for the world!

This road is long and twisting, and takes about half a day to complete. I wish it was longer, because it's worth every minute. The road is well maintained, and and goes over bridges in through tunnels, which only adds to its uniqueness. If you want to be awed and experience truly majestic nature, don't miss this one.

It's really cold there.. so make sure you are dressed well...pretty hard to drive there... The road needs some repairs ... The view is nice but not fantastic... I had more expectations

The highest road in Romania (2150 m). Driving from south to north, you have first a large view on the region of Oltenia. After the resort of Rînca, the road becomes more spectacular, also the scenery. For 9 km you drive over 2000 m altitude. Clouds might improve the scenary or just ruin the whole trip, so check the current weather satellite images before you plan the drive.However, driving north, once you entered the forest area, for about 60 km, there isn't much to see. You may still enjoy a drive through the forests. With more than 100 km to drive, and no fuel station, you do need to buy enough fuel either in Novaci (south) or Sebeș (north). Food places are available in Rînca or in Obîrșia Lotrului. Reasonable accommodation the same, plus a couple of places near the Lake Oașa (north).The road is somehow dangerous. It was not designed in modern terms. It's an older road on which they put asphalt. That leads to some area with very tight and steep curves, at least tighter than the standards say. 2014 - still in construction: missing marking, missing protection rails. In theory, you shouldn't be allowed to drive all the way, but nobody stops you.Expect a long drive, since you stop a lot to enjoy the scenery and maybe climb a peak or two.

Unique experiance driving on this road.The asphalt is new.The magic moment is that the road is climbing up to the mountain and it continues for many km, instead from other passes.Highly recomended for motorbikers

Jeremy Clarkson said of the transfagarasan "the best road in the world" I beg to differ- he clearly missed the transalpina!With better road surface practically no traffics and slightly wider hairpin bends, the Transalpina is simply awesome. Came through here on a motorcycle tour. Absolutely fantastic, it then sweeps down over the dam and around a beautiful lake.....One not to miss if you like roads, motoring, scenery etc. like Nike say "just do it !"

Transalpina [National Road (DN) 67C] in Romania, also known as the King's Road (because it was inaugurated by King Carol , first king of Romania, who ordered the stone pavement for this strategic road) , crosses the Parang Mountains, linking Transylvania and Oltenia.Transalpina is not only the highest road in Romania (maximum altitude of 2145 m in Urdele Pass), but is the most spectacular road on a mountain top (plateau), with breathtaking landscapes for the delight of those who dare to follow this auto route (the road is asphalted, but has no markings, no security guardrails and necessitates careful driving). The most beautiful part of Transalpina starts at the resort Rânca of Gorj and ends at Obarsia Lotrului, but the Transalpina itself ends near Sebes.Web site http://www.transalpina.biz/

Transalpina (National Road DN67c) or "the road over the mountains" is in fact an old Roman road used by the Roman troops when they conquer Dacia. Subsequently the Romanian king Karol II was extending and rebuild this route during the WWII. That's why currently this Transalpina is known today among the local also as King's Route (Drumul Regelui in Romanian). From the south the road starts from Novaci (Gorj County, to follow the road signs "Transalpina") and ends in Sebes Alb (Alb County), the highest altitude being reached 2145 at Urdele Pass. Until 2007 Transalpina could be reached by normal cars only from Novaci up to Ranca mountain ski resort. After 2007 the entire road was refurbished and currently the entire distance of 184 km could be performed by normal vehicles and not only by offroaders. The alpine area around Transalpina offers marvelous landscapes and sights both over the Parand Mountains and Capatanii Mountains and also over wast regions Oltenia to the south and Transylvania to the north. The route is accessible during summer period (June-Oct) the rest of the year the highest mountain pass is closed. Pictures taken from Transalpina you can see here: http://transalpina.biz/poze.html .

Such an amazing place for a weekend! I strongly recommand this place, the road is the most beautiful one that I've seen! Great landscapes!

Great views and altitude like in the Alps, breathtaking driving experience.. Beware of the ever changing weather , but the experience is worth the trip. Motorcycle riding great...but there are many pot holes and un-paved tracts. For the rest enjoy one of the very best nature scenes in Romania

I went on Transalpina in midsummer... but as I went up on the mountain, the temperature dropped from 26 degrees Celsius at the bottom of mountain to a drizzling 9,5 degrees Celsius at 2100 meters above sea level!!! A fantastic road, wild, not so much known, but definitely something to remember and go back to! No surprise it was named "The road of the King" Come to Romania and drive on a way to sky!!

You have to come and see it, the pictures show half of what you can see there.The only bad thing is that the road is completed 98% so a little bit of time loss but still a place that needs to be visited

Ranca - Gorj, Romania - is an inspired choice both in winter and summer, especially for tourists who want to escape the crowded city for a few days and spend moments of relaxation.Come and enjoy the fresh air, the caves and monasteries tours, skiing and beautiful landscapes!I guarantee you'll like

I drove this route on September 6. I planned this quite a while back now as I live in Canada and timing is crucial. Not easy to get all the way up there.All my efforts were paid off though. This is an amazing route. I traveled the world but this is one of the nicest places I've visited.I spend the night in Ranca, in one of the new hotels, Cabana Haiducilor. The rate was ridiculously low and the food was great. Lot of action that evening as happened that Romania was playing some qualifying soccer game. Interesting experience! I would write a review on that hotel as well, but there is no thread opened yet. Next morning I had an early head start and continued the trip through Transalpina to Sibiu through Jina, Poiana Sibiului and Saliste. Rewarding trip! I will do that again in the future, no doubts about it! Just a word of advice. Make sure you have a full tank of gas, there are no gas stations along. And no other places to eat or drink other than between the new village under heavy development right now called Ranca and the main road DN1 !

If Transfăgărășan "is the best road...in the world", as Jeremy Clarkson, the Top Gear host, said two years ago, than Transalpina Road is the second best, but very very close! If you're lucky enough, and drive through at twilight, it's a real sensation, it's really Awesome! The road links Poiana Sibiului (in North) with Novaci (in the South), the best view is just north of Rânca. If you're looking for awesome breathtaking panoramas, that's the road to go! The experience is unmissable and unforgettable!