Balea Cascada (Waterfall Road)
Category 28 km
Distance
520 m
Elevation Gain
6.5%
Average Gradient
14%
Max Gradient
1234 m
Summit Elevation
The Balea Cascada road is the short but consistently demanding side branch off the Transfagarasan DN7C that climbs to the famous Balea waterfall — one of Romania's most photographed natural landmarks and a compulsory stop on the Transfagarasan cycling itinerary. At 8km and 520m of gain the Cat 2 cla...
Pro Tip
The waterfall road is best ridden in the direction of ascent from the DN7C junction rather than descended: the narrow surface and the tourist vehicle concentration make descending toward the junction...