The Transfăgărășan and the Transalpina, Romania's busiest high-altitude roads, reopened to traffic for the 2025 season on the same day: today, Friday, June 6.
The authorities have officially announced the details of the operating hours and the safety measures that apply.
Transfăgărășan and Transalpina. Images from the two roads
On the Transfăgărășan (DN7C), access was allowed starting at 07:00 on the entire mountain section between Bâlea Cascadă (Sibiu County) and Piscul Negru (Argeș County). The road will be open daily from 07:00 to 21:00.
The authorities point out that the road may be closed temporarily in bad weather and issue an important warning to avoid any interaction with the bears that may be encountered along the route.
Two hours later, the Transalpina (DN67C) also welcomed its visitors this morning, June 6, initially open from 09:00 to 20:00. After July 1, 2025, access hours on the Transalpina will be extended to 07:00 – 21:00.
On this road, drivers must observe a speed limit of 30 km/h and a weight restriction: the maximum permitted vehicle weight is 3.5 tons.
