Transfagarasan highway, Romania
The Transfăgărășan highway (DN7C) is an very picturesque road in Romania. It passes over the Făgărăș mountains in Transylvania, Romania. It was built in the 1970s as a strategic military route, and connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. It starts near the village of Bascov, near Pitești, and stretches 90 kilometres to the crossroad between the DN1 and Sibiu. Near the highest point (at 2000 metres a.s.l.), at Bâlea Lake, the road passes through Bâlea Tunnel (884 m long), between the highest peaks in the country, Moldoveanu and Negoiu.
This amazing road is a very winding, dotted with steep hairpin turns, long S-curves, and sharp descents. The Transfăgărășan has more tunnels (a total of 5) and viaducts than any other road in Romania. The road is usually closed from late October until late June because of snow.
Along the southern section of the road, near the village of Arefu, is Poenari Castle. The castle was the residence of Vlad the Impaler, the 15th century Prince of Wallachia who inspired Bram Stoker's Count Dracula.
The road also provides access to beautiful Bâlea Lake, Lacul Albesti (see: Lacul Albesti in Fagaras Mountains), and Bâlea Waterfall.See also my other posts about beautiful Romania
wow...it`s a long way. Beautiful pictures and a wonderful nature around.
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The first and last photos are awesome scenes. I like the mixture of light, shadows and colours.
ReplyDeleteWow, just wow on that first image. Rebecca
ReplyDeleteWow! Jakie cudowne widoki. Dodatkowo pięknie ukazane. Pierwsze i ostanie zdjęcie zapierają dech w piersiach. Gratulacje takich ujęć :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. It's look like somewhere in Austria.
ReplyDeleteDroga niesamowita, z pewnością trudna ale i bardzo malownicza. Piękne kolory natury , pozdrawiamy
ReplyDeleteCrazy but beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome landscape. Great shots.
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That is truly spectacular - I'd love to drive that road, with plenty of time to take photographs.
ReplyDeleteAmazing looking road! Love those switchbacks!
ReplyDeleteI have to give my 'Wow' too! How amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. I like the shot of winding roads.
ReplyDeletewow its so windy, wonder if people get car sick while driving through?
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ReplyDeletePięknie. Chcę poczuć wiatr we włosach i przejechać taką krętą drogą wśród zielonych wzgórz!
ReplyDeleteCool shots - that first one is so intriguing!
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Very rugged terrain. It must be fabulous in the winter.
ReplyDeleteAwesome road and a castle, too! I would be in seventh heaven!
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ReplyDeleteSpectacular scenery!
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That highway looks like an AWESOME course for road racing. Very nicely captured image.
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Word!That road is amazing. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteAmazingly beautiful captures!
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Oh wow, that is impressive...more so for someone who does not live there !
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WOW!!what amazing captures of such a beautiful place. Greetings from Dubai.Enjoy your day
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ReplyDeletevery curvy road!
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A beautiful collection of pictures!! A place with history... lots of beauty along the road, lots of greenery on the rocky hills, valleys and mountains! Many thanks for these impressive views of this place! Greetings!
ReplyDeleteSuper :) ... Fajne fotografie i piękne miejsce. Od dawna marzy mi się plener w rumuńskich Karpatach :)
ReplyDeleteSUPERB images!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of my favorite roads in the world. Loved driving it!
ReplyDeleteThey are very beautiful landscapes, and shot so excellently! How i wish i can see this country.
ReplyDeletePretty rugged terrain!
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