Mestecanis Pass is a sensational drive in Romania

Pasul Mestecăniș is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.096m (3,595ft) above sea level, located in Suceava County, in Romania.

Pasul Mestecăniș

Where is Mestecanis Pass?

The pass is located in the historical region of Bukovina, in the northern part of the Eastern Carpathians, situated in the north-eastern part of the country.

Is Mestecanis Pass paved?

The road through the pass is completely paved. It's called DN17, part of the European Route 58, connecting Transylvania and Moldova.

How long is Mestecanis Pass?

The pass is 21.1 km (13.11 miles) long, running from Iacobeni to Pojorâta. 

Is the road to Mestecanis Pass worth the drive?

At the summit you’ll find restaurants, bars, and a souvenir shop. Not far from the summit stands the "Inaltarea Domnului" Monastery, erected in memory of the Romanians who perished on battlefields or as prisoners of war in camps.

 

 

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