Head to head
Romania's two great mountain roads. Which one do the locals prefer?
Our pick is the Transalpina, DN67C.
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Verdicts weigh road quality, scenery, traffic and how likely you are to actually enjoy the drive on the day. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 26 June 2026
The numbers
| Measure | Transfagarasan, DN7C | Transalpina, DN67C |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers Atlas rating | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Driving score | 9.9 / 10 | 9.6 / 10 |
| Scenery score | 9.9 / 10 | 9.7 / 10 |
| Length | 90 km | 148 km |
| Where | Fagaras Mountains | Parang Mountains |
| Season | Closed above the treeline from November to late June | Closed by snow from late October to June |
Verdict
The Transfagarasan is the famous one and it is spectacular, but its fame now brings queues at the tunnel and cars parked on hairpins. The Transalpina is higher, longer, emptier and every bit as good to drive.
For a first visit, take the Transfagarasan. Some roads have to be driven once purely because of what they are.
The roads
Fagaras Mountains
Ceausescu's mountain folly, the most photographed hairpin stack in Europe.
55.9 mi · Rating 9.9 / 10 · 2 hr 49 min
Parang Mountains
Romania's highest road runs along bare alpine ridgelines with almost no barriers.
92 mi · Rating 9.6 / 10 · 4 hr 38 min