Făgăraș Mountains (Southern Carpathians), August 2015.

Făgăraș Mountains are the greatest among the Southern Carpathian group, the highest peak being Vârful Moldoveanu (2544m). This is the most iconic mountain chain of Transylvania, its intense, dark forests and serrated ridges of cloud scraping peaks evoke legends of Vlad Țepeș and vampire tales.

Around 1970, Nicolae Ceaușescu decided to build a strategic road through this rugged landscape, an expensive endeavour that was completed in 1974. Its cost in resources and human lives was rightfully criticized by many, but nevertheless today this road enables countless visitors to see this monumental mountain chain up close.

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Transfăgărășan Panorama (VR)

Transfăgărășan Panorama (VR)

Also known as Ceaușescu's Folly, this amazing road climbs through one of the highest ridges of the Făgăraș Mountains, the highest section of Carpathian Mountains in Romania.


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Făgăraș Mountains Panorama 1 (VR)

Făgăraș Mountains Panorama 1 (VR)

A view of the Balea lake from the main mountain ridge.

Făgăraș Mountains Panorama 3 (VR)

Făgăraș Mountains Panorama 3 (VR)

Most of the peaks in this area of the ridge are above 2400m, this is the view from one of them.


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