Vâlcea · Romania
Transalpina
DN67CRânca to Obârșia Lotrului
The highest road in Romania, riding the open ridge.
The DN67C Transalpina crosses the Parâng mountains over the Urdele Pass at 2,145 m, the highest road in Romania, older and wilder than the Transfăgărășan, running long and open along the ridgeline. Remote and exposed; watch for fog, livestock on the open road, and fast-falling mountain weather.
Up on the bare Parang ridgelines, this is alpine driving stripped to its essence: long sightlines, sweeping hairpins, and a windswept world between sky and valley.
Why we picked it
Where it runs16.1 mi · point to point
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Character
Corners
busiest around mile 6Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%1,300.7 – 2,098.6 mPoints of interest3 stops
- Vf. MuntinulViewpoint1.1 mi in
- Vf. Cărbunele II.Viewpoint1.4 mi in
- Muntinu MicViewpointat the start
Hazards
- Fog and exposure on the ridge
- Livestock on the open road
- Remote, little support
Sources
“an exhilarating drive with breathtaking views”
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