Fagaras Mountains
Transfagarasan, DN7C runs Bascov to Cartisoara in Fagaras Mountains, Romania. The road is at its best before the first coaches arrive, so staying within a few minutes of the start is worth more than a smarter hotel an hour away. Check the season before you book. Closed above the treeline from November to late June.
Base town
Bascov
Road length
55.9 mi
Driving time
2 hr 49 min
Rating
9.9 / 10
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 22 May 2026
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The road
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