Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour
Description
We are going to start cycling from low altitude at a small market from where we will have a magnificent view over Mount Fagaras and Balea Waterfall . After few kilometres we will get into the most interesting mountain highway builded in Romania in the years of comunism . The views displayed during the trip are amazing , the mountains that surround the way show their majestic peaks during the whole way . We will see in the way up , much closer to our eyes , the Balea Waterfall and after a while we will reach the top at altitude 2034 where a peasant market and the well known Balea Lake will be displayed . After visiting all the interesting touristic points a descent full of adrenaline back to the starting place will follow . Please be aware that during the winter the transportation to the lake is possible by cablecar only .
Tour Options
Itinerary
We are going to bike ride along the most beautiful highway dug into the Carpathian mountain , between the mountains peaks . We will start to pedal from altitude 497 m and we will get to altitude 2034 m where we will see displayed in front of our eyes the magnificent Lake Balea .
Balea Glacier Lake is situated at 2034 m altitude and is an amazing place visited by everybody who is croosing the Fagaras Mountains alog the well known Transfagarasan Highway. In the way to lake Balea we will also stop to see Balea Waterfall .
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick up point is in front of the hotel Capitol (parking) from Brasov. You can enter the address of your own accommodation in Brasov and - if is possible - I will pick you up from that location. I also can pick you up from Fagaras train station at morning hours -message 1-2 days before the tour day , please .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(20)
Andrew is a fabulous man to spend the day with. He arranged to collect us from hotel and then drove us from Brasov to the point where you can start the climb. This is not from the very bottom of climb but gives you a 13 km climb. The cars and motorbikes are respectful of cyclists and his bikes are really good. He shares insights into life in Romania during the transfer. Thank you Andrei
Andrei our guide was amazing!! He picked us up at or location and we drove to the mountains. The e-bikes were incredible and well maintained. The e-bikes made the ride wonderful and very doable up the somewhat steep climb. We stopped for hot chocolate, coffee and tea at the peak of the mountain which overlooked the Balea Lake. We proceeded down the Transfagarasan Highway which was incredibly exhilarating. I highly recommend this tour as it is a tour of a lifetime!!
Andrei was an incredible tour guide. Very informative on the country/region. Tour date was on October 8, but due to heavy snowfall Andrei offered to move it to the next day. It was the first heavy snowfall of the year and unusually early, so the road was closed to cars, meaning we had the road to ourselves. We had to walk the last 2-3km with our bikes because the snow was too deep. Andrei offered to stay with the bikes whilst I go up to the lake. However, we both persisted despite the cold and low visibility conditions. A well-deserved meal and hot drink was consumed once at the lake. The downhill trip was much easier and the clouds had started to clear up, offering incredible views! Andrei was also able to drop me off at the bus station on the way back. Many thanks Andrei. An incredible experience and I hope to come back one day.
Last summer I've done Route 66 and now couldn't resist Transfagarasan!! Started off early from Brasov and it was 50 minutes before we joined the drive down Cartisoara to Curtea de Arges. What a drive!! Unfortunately I had a miserable kid in the backseat who got alive only when he came across the Bears on the road - we've counted more than a dozen! I've thoroughly enjoyed the drive - just fabulous. Ignore the whining kids, just go for it, it's once in a lifetime you'll get to drive down the Transfagasaran!!
Andrei was an excellent guide. It was rainy and cold and we sadly didn’t get to see much but it was still an excellent day!
Highest quality bikes and the best guide. Andries very personable and knowledgable and willing to answer our questions. Good time.
Absolutely breathtaking adventure! Andrei was a very good guide and told is a lot about the country and culture during the drive to the tour. He took pictures from us and gave good advices! I highly recommend this adventure! It‘s totally worth it!
Amazing day trip with a brilliant and informative guide. The equipment was of the highest quality. It was a very memorable trip and great fun on the e bikes. A great, fun and safe way of seeing the incredible Transfagarasan.
This was definitely a highlight of my Romania trip! Top bikes, amazing organisation, and Andrei is a wonderful guide. I can only recommend this to experience the Transfagarasan! Any fitness level can do this tour.
That was such a beautiful experience. I can only recommend it. If you are in the area, contact Andrei and he will show you the most beautiful places. Communication beforehand was uncomplicated and quick, Andrei picked me up at the agreed point and had a nice chat on the car ride, showed me and explained lots of things, super pleasant. He speaks great English! I was a little worried that the e-bike tour would be too demanding for me (I'm not unfit but I don't do any other sport) but it was super relaxed driving up there. Andrei always made me feel safe. The view is simply breathtaking and probably so much better than from behind a car window. The descent was also great fun! Thank you! Best day in Romania!
