A paved mountain road to Harghita-Madaras in Romania
Romania, europe
33.8 km
1,624 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, road trip fans, let's talk about Harghita-Mădăraș! This amazing pass punches up to 1,624 meters (that's 5,328 feet!) in the Harghita Mountains of eastern Transylvania, Romania.
Picture this: You're snaking your way up, up, up through the Eastern Carpathians. The road's been freshly paved (yay!), but hold onto your hats, because it's still seriously steep with tons of tight turns and some seriously narrow stretches.
Once you conquer the climb, you're rewarded with a ski resort, a hotel, and the super cool Harghita Madaras chalet (it's been around since 1941!).
This gem is hidden right in the heart of Romania. The drive is about 33.8 kilometers (21 miles) between Sub Cetate and Vlăhița. Just a heads up: you might hit some traffic, so pack your patience! But trust me, the views are worth it.
Where is it?
A paved mountain road to Harghita-Madaras in Romania is located in Romania (europe). Coordinates: 45.7553, 24.6012
Road Details
- Country
- Romania
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 33.8 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,624 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 45.7553, 24.6012
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