The alpine road crossing the Făgăraș Mountains
Suggested time
One day
Good time
Summer, only while the alpine section is open
Why go
The DN7C crosses the Făgăraș range through switchbacks and the tunnel near Bâlea Lake. The high section closes seasonally; exact opening dates depend on snow and road-authority decisions.
Don’t miss
01
Bâlea Lake
02
Bâlea Waterfall
03
Vidraru Dam
Good to know
- Check road status with CNAIR before departure.
- Never feed or approach bears.
- Do not stop on the carriageway.