Transfagarasan North (Sibiu side)
118.6 km
Distance
1100 m
Elevation Gain
5.9%
Average Gradient
10%
Max Gradient
2042 m
Summit Elevation
The Transfagarasan north approach from the Sibiu side is the less celebrated but arguably more technically interesting direction on DN7C — an 18.6km Cat 1 ascent at 5.9% average gradient that rises from the Olt Valley junction at approximately 942m to the Balea Tunnel at 2,042m, accumulating 1,100m...
Pro Tip
The north approach is the preferred direction for riders who want to ride the Transfagarasan as an out-and-back from Sibiu without vehicle support. The 18.6km distance at 5.9% average from the Olt val...