Driving the Paved Road to Curmatura Vidrutei
Romania, europe
40.6 km
1,589 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! Curmătura Vidruţei Pass in Romania is calling your name! Nestled south of Sibiu, in the heart of the country, this baby climbs to a cool 1,589m (5,213ft) in the Latoriței Mountains.
The DN7A, as it's known, will take you on a 40.6 km (25.22 miles) ride from Obârșia Lotrului to Voineasa, packed with twists, turns, and seriously steep climbs. Think hairpin heaven! The road's paved, but let's just say it's seen better days, adding a touch of raw adventure to the mix.
Good news: It's usually open all year. The bad news: Winter can throw a temporary wrench in your plans. At the top, you'll find a small parking area and souvenir stalls. Feeling extra adventurous? It's also the jump-off point for the wild road to Belvedere Mogoș. Get ready for some epic views!
Where is it?
Driving the Paved Road to Curmatura Vidrutei is located in Romania (europe). Coordinates: 45.6771, 24.5128
Road Details
- Country
- Romania
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 40.6 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,589 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 45.6771, 24.5128
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