Urdele Pass (Transalpina) – View of the Parâng Mountains loop from Rânca

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Urdele Pass (Transalpina) – View of the Parâng Mountains loop from Rânca

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Urdele Pass (Transalpina) – View of the Parâng Mountains loop from Rânca

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32.7km

980m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 3.01 km for 14.2 km

Closed: • November 1-May 31: 5:00 PM-10:00 AM (otherwise open)

After 17.9 km for 7.96 km

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After 26.1 km for 3.71 km

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8.90 km

Urdele Pass (Transalpina)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Toughest climb in Romania. One of the best road cycling experiences you can have in Romania, along with Transfagarasan, and TransBucegi.

It's a must for cycling enthusiasts!

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14.4 km

Muntinul Mare

Highlight • Summit

15.0 km

View of the Parâng Mountains

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Regardless of whether you come from Sebeș or from Novaci, you already have a few meters of altitude in your legs when you arrive here. It is definitely worth taking …

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16.2 km

Transalpina Road

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The Transalpina, also known as Drum național 67C (Romanian for "National Road 67C", DN67C for short), is a touristically important road in Romania. It crosses the Transylvanian Alps, connects the …

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17.6 km

Vârful Cărbunele

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View from the parking lot to the summit of Varful Carbunele in the southern Carpathian arch. The 1st summit on this tour. The car park is located on the Transalpina …

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