The Transfagarasan Road offers breathtaking views and an incredibly fun driving experience. I was surprised by the number of bears you can encounter along the route. Driving north from Pitesti, the journey can take around 4 hours with just a few stops for photos. However, I highly recommend dedicating an entire day to this trip — it’s absolutely worth it! The dramatic scenery and the chance to experience one of the most beautiful roads in the world make it a must-see adventure.

Nice road but I think Passo Stelvio is the best, sorry Top Gear! There were bears and motorists fed the bears. Unfortunately, the motorists did not consider the motorcyclists who do not have a car to protect them should the bear decide to attack.

Spectacular route along this road in both directions. In the middle section (Lake Balea) there is an area with numerous food stalls and restaurants, as well as souvenir stalls. There is paid parking. Watch the road because you will see bears and if you do not have a lot of traffic you can see them a little closer in some area raided next to the causeway. There are numerous viewpoints on both sides of the road. Drive carefully.

Wonderful! We left from Fagaras towards Pitesti. Family with children and teenagers An incredible experience with wonderful landscapes Along the way the encounter with 8 bears delighted young and old There are many spaces, more or less large, where you can stop along the way to take many beautiful photos

We rode on a minibus that we hired with a local driver. We left Brasov at around 9 am to get ahead of the traffic jam but as we got closer to the peak at Barlea lake the traffic slowed down. The way is amazing, one of the most beautiful mountain ways of Europe. Built as a strategic road under Ceausescu's regime to be able to move troops across the Carpat mountains in case of russian attack. Ceasescu didn't leave behind too many success stories. This way is an exception. We wanted to reach Vidraru lake but due to heavy traffic we stopped at Balea. Had lunch at one of the fast food shops which offer acceptable local menu. The glacial Balea lake is a nice view. A brown bear appeared next to the way at its lower level. Apparently tourists feed them and lure them close to the road. It's a must if you're in the Brasov area.

Absolutely phenomenal drive. Great road with stunning scenery along the way. It really is a highlight when visiting this fabulous country. Take your time to stop at noted View points. The road is paved throughout and not at all difficult. Always check weather before going. Of note it is only fully open a few months of the year. Sometimes it is closed due to weather conditions and road works in parts. We self drived on 2nd October and weather clear, but next few days are going to be wet.

The renowned motorcycle highway in Europe winds up wooded mountains to the tree line where epic granite peaks rise up steeply. We drove our motorcycle up during the week and were lucky to have the first snow and a day of sunshine! Save time to have lunch at the local restaurants or BBQ cantinas that serve up authentic Romanian treats. Be forewarned- in summer this can be a bumper to bumper traffic jam for miles, so go very early. Pay parking lots only, no roadside parking.

We booked a trip at the end of April. The mountain top was still covered with snow, so if you plan a travel it is better to go from the mid-May or bring proper waterproof boots and warm jacket. Our guide Claudiu/Radu was the sweetest guy ever, he told a lot of stories about the country and his life. In addition to incredible view from the mountain and beautiful old monastery he also bought us to interesting historic fortress, that wasn't in the program. Very professional and interesting guide. From Ukraine with love :))

Best road in the world without a doubt. But for your best experience, avoid it during weekend and public holidays. Start the journey early morning, to avoid huge crowds. And the best part its from sibiu to balea lac, from balea lac to curtea de arges isnt that great.