The Transalpina or DN67C[1] is a 148 km national road located in the Parâng Mountains group, Southern Carpathians of Romania, is one of the highest roads of the Carpathian Mountains. It connects Novaci, south of Parâng Mountains, to Sebeș in the north.[2][3] It is the highest road in Romania, having the highest point in Urdele Pass (at 2,145 m).
Transalpina traverses four counties – Gorj, Vâlcea, Sibiu, Alba – crossing the Parâng Mountains from south to north. The highest altitude is reached on a segment of about 20 km (12 mi), in Vâlcea County, passing a short distance from the peaks of Dengheru (2,084 m), Păpușa (2,136 m), Urdele (2,228 m), Iezer (2,157 m), and Muntinu (2,062 m).[3][4][5]
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Okay, now that you have some details about the place I visited today, let's delve into the why, how, and what of the road trip I took. I shared a few photos from my drive on #threads today, but here you'll find the most spectacular shots of the road.
I didn't reach the peak of the mountain, nor did I drive the entire "Transalpina" mountain road. However, I must say that I stumbled upon some truly breathtaking spots along the way. Unfortunately, we couldn't drive beyond a certain point due to road restrictions.
This is because it's prohibited to go further because of the potential snow that can still be found on the road until mid-June. Perhaps next time, I'll visit in the middle of summer. So, why did we choose this destination? Well, it was actually an impromptu road trip.
Originally, I had planned a road trip with a couple of friends today, but we had a different destination in mind. However, one of them suggested changing our plans, and we all agreed. We drove approximately 200 kilometers from our hometown to the peak where I captured most of these photos, and I have to say, it was absolutely worth it.
We made one stop for pizza about 30 kilometers before reaching our final destination, and apart from that, it was a continuous drive except for the time we spent exploring these peaks. The view is truly majestic, and to be honest, it's the highest altitude I've ever reached.
I'm not particularly fond of mountain trips, but driving along most of the road was fine with me. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the persistent fog.
Surprisingly, it created a nice photography effect, but it also obscured some places I would have loved to capture on camera. However, weather is beyond our control, so it's best to accept it.
If the road had been open, we could have completed the entire journey and returned home via a different route. Unfortunately, due to the challenges we encountered, we had to turn back and take the same road home. Anyway, that's all for now from my side. I hope you like the pictures I took at that place, and stay tuned for a few more in the coming days.
I wish you all a great Sunday evening and see you next time.
Thanks for your attention,
Adrian