Romania, Apuseni Mountains
Karst plateau villages, caves and long empty ridges in the western Carpathians.
Length
40 km
In miles
24.9 mi
Driving time
1 hr
Atlas rating
8.7 / 10
The run
Campeni to Garda de Sus, following the DN75. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Ice and mud on the higher branches in winter
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 18 May 2026
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