Driving the paved road through Buzau Pass in the Eastern Carpathians
Pasul Buzău is a mountain pass at an elevation of 642m (2,106ft) above sea level, located in the Eastern Carpathians in Romania.
Where is Buzau Pass?
The pass is located in the southeastern region of the country and links Buzău County in Muntenia and Covasna County in eastern Transylvania. Historically, it served as a strategic route for invaders like the Turks and Tatars, who sought to attack Transylvania.
Is Buzau Pass paved?
The road through the pass is entirely paved, but features curvy parts.
How long is Buzau Pass?
Set high in the Buzău Mountains, a subrange of the Eastern Carpathians, the road through the summit is called DN10. It’s 21.8 km (13.54 miles) long, running from Cașoca in the south to Crasna in the north.