Road DJ704I
Romania, europe
21.4 km
829 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're in Romania, Argeș County, ready for an adventure. Forget the main highways and dive onto the DJ704I, a 21.4 km ribbon of road hugging the shore of Lake Vidraru.
You'll be cruising in the shadow of the epic Făgăraș Mountains, mostly on gravel, which adds a touch of ruggedness. Some call it DN7d, but locals know it's the quieter path along the lake's right bank. Honestly, bikers adore this route – it's made for them!
You kick things off by driving through a tunnel near the Vidraru Dam. The lake itself is an artificial beauty created in '65 on the Argeș River, sitting pretty at 830m. A village sleeps beneath its surface. Keep your eyes peeled for small boats gliding across the water and, if you're feeling truly daring, there's even a bungee jump spot at the dam itself!
Where is it?
Road DJ704I is located in Romania (europe). Coordinates: 46.3993, 25.8573
Road Details
- Country
- Romania
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 21.4 km
- Max Elevation
- 829 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 46.3993, 25.8573
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