Șetref Pass from Telciu

The DN17C rises 23km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 440m to 817m. The average gradient of 1.9% disguises ramps of 9.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. Located in Bistrita-Nasaud, Romania.