TransRarau is a beautiful Alpine road in Romania

TransRarau is a very scenic drive located in Suceava County, in the southern portion of the historical region of Bukovina, in Romania. It’s one of the Romanian high altitude roads.

Is the TransRarau paved?

The drive comprises 175A and 175B roads. It’s totally paved. Some years ago the road was full of holes and extremely narrow, but in 2014 the road was widened and resurfaced so the asphalt is just perfect.

How challenging is the TransRarau road?

Set high in the Rarau massif, the road -combining adrenaline with breathtaking views- tops out at 1.400m (4,593ft) above sea level. The road is very curvy, so pay attention. The road presents a high degree of difficulty due to tight curves, so crossing the Transrara requires increased attention and a lot of skill.

How long is the TransRarau road?

The road is 26.4 km (16.40 miles) long running north-south from Pojorata to Chiril. At the summit, a minor gravel road climbs up to Rarau Peak, at an elevation of 1.633m (5,357ft) above sea level.

Is the TransRarau road worth it?

Set high on the northeastern part of the country, the drive, known as ‘The Treasures Road’, is said to be the third most beautiful Alpine road in the country. It’s very similar to other well-known alpine highways in the country. Unfortunately there are no parking places along this road. As you get higher, the landscape and views get nicer and nicer, but better pay attention on the road because the cars coming from the other direction are not visible until the last moment. Best time to visit is from June to September. This tourist road facilitates the access to the Cabin, Rarau Skete, as well as the famous natural monument, ‘Lady’ Rocks’ (Pietrele Doamnei).