Transfăgărășan from Lacul Vidraru
Arges, romania
26.1km 1185m 4.5%
1Cat 1 DN7C
Transfăgărășan from Lacul Vidraru
Arges, romania
The DN7C rises 26.1km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 1,185m to 2,042m. Averaging 4.5%, the road kicks to 8.4% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,042m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Arges, Romania.
- Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
- 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
- A false flat around km 8 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
26.1km
Avg Gradient
4.5%
Max Gradient
8.4%
Elevation Gain
1185m
Summit
2,042m
Wall Rating
5.6
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