If you love to drive, you will love the DJ73 Road
Romania, europe
138 km
1,275 m
moderate
Year-round
Get ready for an epic Romanian road trip on the DJ73! This paved beauty winds its way through the heart of Romania, connecting Brașov (Transylvania!) with Pitești.
Clocking in at 138 km (that's about 86 miles), this route isn't just about getting from point A to point B. You're in for some serious mountain scenery as you cruise through the Carpathian Mountains, straddling Argeș and Brașov counties. Expect to conquer a couple of passes, including Pasul Giuvala (at 1,275m) and Pasul Posada (at 836m), before hitting a peak elevation of 1,300m.
But hold on, adventurers! This road is popular, so be prepared for some traffic and keep an eye out for those lead-footed drivers. But don't let that deter you—with jaw-dropping mountain views, hairpin turns galore, and charming mountain villages along the way, the DJ73 is a must-do for any road trip enthusiast!
Where is it?
If you love to drive, you will love the DJ73 Road is located in Romania (europe). Coordinates: 45.8619, 24.3274
Road Details
- Country
- Romania
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 138 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,275 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 45.8619, 24.3274
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