Transfagarasan Road - a must do motorcycle ride in Transylvania (Romania)

**claudiatransylvania** · 12th August 2011, 22:00

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The most crooked and challenging of Europe's roads for motorcyclists is called the Transfaragasan (Transfagarasan Pass – 2042m above sea level). Built between 1970 and 1974 as a military route, by communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu (after the Soviet invasion of Cehoslovakia in 1968) it snakes up the tallest peaks of the Carpathians. Even the Top Gear Team believes that this is one of the best roads for motorcyclists, describing it as even better than Stelvio Pass in Italy. Due to the high altitude the road is open only 3 months per year and you can find walls of snow on the side of the road even in July. If you visit Transylvania on your own bike or if you decide to rent a motorcycle in Turda, Cluj County, you will have a lot of fun riding on mountain roads rewarding you with the feeling of freedom and breathtaking sceneries.

**claudiatransylvania** · 12th August 2011, 22:08

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Experience the thrill of the mountain winding roads and breathtaking views on Romania’s highest mountain road – Transalpina (2 145m above sea level). You will ride your motorcycle to the clouds on one of the most spectacular roads of the Carpathian Mountains. Called The King's Road by the locals, Transalpina was built under the rule of King Carol II of Romania and rebuilt during World War II by German troops. The road is 90% paved and can offer you one of the best rides of your life. Easy to reach, accommodation available, friendly people, many speek english and if you want to ride it but the road is too long from your home country you can fly in Transylvania (Cluj Napoca) and rent a bike in Turda, Cluj County. Attachment 244474

**Jantar** · 12th August 2011, 22:42

Looks like nice motorcycling country. But do you hire out real motorcycles or only BMWs?

**Daffyd** · 15th August 2011, 19:58

Originally Posted by Jantar

Looks like nice motorcycling country. But do you hire out real motorcycles or only BMWs?

'ere, wotchit, Mush!

**claudiatransylvania** · 16th August 2011, 23:46

Originally Posted by Jantar

Looks like nice motorcycling country. But do you hire out real motorcycles or only BMWs?

It is indeed a great motorcycling country, with great motorcycle roads that take you to the clouds offering incredible views over the mountains. The new Ghost Rider movie was filmed here. Also the Top Gear Team has tried the Transfagarasan Road and said that it is the best road in Europe, better than Stelvio Pass in Italy.

The BMW motorcycles, especially the GS models are great for riding in Transylvania; you can use them easily on road and really help you on unpaved roads. It depends on each persons taste and of course if you want to use the motorbike you are riding on road or off road. Worth to try.