루마니아‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 산길

It was beautiful, but you can see that on the way back towards the end the road changes very little due to the fact that there are some private property restrictions.

Unfortunately, there are very few accommodations at the pass. Advance reservations are recommended!

Șaua Cănaia – Gateway to the Cindrel Ridge Located at around 1,900 meters in the Cindrel Mountains, Șaua Cănaia is a high mountain saddle that offers spectacular views and marks a key junction between several alpine routes. It connects the Cindrel ridge trail (Strategica) with access routes from Păltiniș, the Iezer alpine lake, and Cănaia mountain hut (Cabana Cănaia). This scenic pass is surrounded by rolling meadows and dramatic peaks, making it a perfect spot to take a break, enjoy the silence, and soak in the vastness of the Southern Carpathians. 🥾 Ideal for hikers and eMTB riders exploring the ridge 📸 Great photo spot – especially at sunrise or sunset 💡 Tip: Weather can change fast at this altitude. There’s no shelter in the saddle, but Cabana Cănaia is about 20 minutes away on foot.

Bâlea Lac is an amazing lake to visit. Just by the most famous road in Romania, Transfăgăråșan. Stop by at a restaurant here with a view towards the lake if you feel hungry. Awesome landscape and road to the lake.

Staying overnight in this hostel is recommended due to its prime location. The rooms are clean and simply furnished. The food from the grill is good, breakfast is very regional, simple and good.

This view is particularly recommended in the afternoon because then one side of the saddle is illuminated by the sun while the other side is in the shade.

My hike required surefootedness and a good level of fitness. Alpine equipment or experience in alpine climbing were not necessary.

The best view of the pass road is from the glass dome at Lake Balea. The entrance fee is 5 lei. However, you can also enjoy the same view from the back of the glass dome without paying an entrance fee.