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Transfagarasan Highway - Driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as “the Road to the Sky”, “the Road to the Clouds”, “the Best Driving Road in the World” and even “A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania”
IMPORTANT: Transfagarasan road is open between July 1 - October 31!
When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allow, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (approx. extra 20 euro/person, includes the cable car ticket for the guide, also). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.
- Balea Waterfall - We hike to Balea Waterfall - the highest step-waterfall in Romania, more than 60 metres tall.
- Le Lac Balea - Balea Lac is a natural glacier lake at 2040m, 360 meters long, 240 meters wide and 11 meters deep.
- Fagaras Mountains - It is said that the name “Fagaras” is coming from the word “fagar”, an old word which represents a large old beech forest.
In ancient times, the bottom part of the Fagaras Mounatins were covered with Oak forest. Now remains “Dumbrava Vadului”, where, among the oak trees, we have daffodils (Narcissus stellaris), locally known as coprine.
In Fagaras Mountains there is “Mioarelor” galcial lake (2282 m), the highest glacial lake in the Carpathian mountains.
In Fagaras Mountains there are 8 of the 14 peaks of the Carpathian mountains that reach the altitude of 2500 m: Moldoveanu (2544 m), Negoiu (2535 m), Coltul Vistei Mari (2527 m), Lespezi (2522 m), Cornu Caltunului (2510 m), Vanatoarea lui Buteanu (2507 m), Hartopu (2506 m) and Dara (2500 m). Here there are over 42 peaks with altitude between 2400 and 2500 m.
- Vidraru Dam - It was completed in 1966 on the Argeè River and creates Lake Vidraru. The arch dam was built with the primary purpose to produce hydroelectricity. The dam’s height is 166 meters, the arch length 305 meters and it can store 465 million cubic meters of water. The reservoir has a total shoreline (perimeter) length of 28 km.
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Poienari Castle - Visit Poienari Fortress, the real Vlad Tepes’ Residential Castle. Access to the citadel of Poienari is made by climbing the 1,480 concrete stairs.
Poienari Fortress is closed until further notice.
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov city
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Embark on a journey to Poienari Fortress, the authentic residential castle of Vlad Tepes, as we drive along the Transfagarasan highway. Constructed for strategic military purposes, it is the second highest paved road in Romania and is often lauded as having the most captivating scenery.
Known as ‘the Road to the Sky’ or ‘the Road to the Clouds’, the Transfagarasan Highway is also recognized as ‘the Best Driving Road in the World’ and ‘A Spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania’.
PLEASE NOTE: The Transfagarasan highway is accessible from July 1 to October 31. Unfortunately, Poienari Fortress is currently closed with no specified reopening date.
In instances when the Transfagarasan highway is closed (from November 1 to June 30), we take a route up to the Balea Waterfall, excluding a tour of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam. Given favourable weather conditions, we offer a cable car ride up to the Balea Lake for an additional 20 euros per person. Additionally, we explore the remnants of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the majestic Sambata de Sus Monastery.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Sturdy hiking footwear recommended
- When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
- Please note - Access to the citadel is made by climbing the 1,480 concrete stairs
- Small group tour
- IMPORTANT! When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allow, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (approx. extra 20 euro/person, includes the cable car ticket for the guide, also). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.
- The cable car operates at least 10 people. Tourists have priority over freight shipments. No cargo is carried on Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. In case of adverse weather conditions we do not assume responsibility. In case of technical failure will be refunded the amount paid. Please keep checking tickets. Thank you for understanding. More info: http://balealac.ro/en/balea-lake-balea-waterfall-cablecar/
- POIENARI FORTRESS IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
