Mountain road status
An honest estimate of the alpine roads' status: the usual seasonal window, plus a hint from the weather at the pass (snow/temperature). The official decision rests with the road administrator.
Likely closedDN7C
Romania's most spectacular alpine road, over the Făgăraș Mountains to Bâlea Lake and the tunnel below Paltinul Peak. The alpine section closes in winter due to snow and avalanche risk.
Likely openDN67C
Romania's highest road, over the Parâng Mountains via the Urdele Pass (2145 m), linking Novaci to Sebeș, past Rânca and the Transalpina Ski Resort.
Likely openDN17B
The road over the Rarău massif between Câmpulung Moldovenesc and Pojorâta, with access to Pietrele Doamnei and Rarău Chalet. The high section can be closed or difficult in winter.
Likely openDN12C
The road through the Bicaz Gorges, cut between limestone walls hundreds of metres high, links Moldavia to Transylvania past the Red Lake. Open year-round, but watch for rockfall and ice in winter.
Likely openDN18
The highest road pass in the Eastern Carpathians (1416 m), between Maramureș and Bukovina, past Borșa and Cârlibaba. In winter it can be closed or difficult due to snow.
Likely openDN17
The Tihuța Pass (1201 m), over the Bârgău Mountains, links Transylvania to Bukovina — the “Borgo Pass” of the Dracula novel. Usually open year-round and ploughed, but drive carefully in snow.
⚠ An indicative estimate, NOT an official real-time status. Before you travel, check the official source (CNAIR / Info Trafic) and the weather forecast.
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The alpine section (DN7C) usually opens around 1 July and closes towards late October / early November, depending on snow. CNAIR announces the exact dates — we only show an indicative estimate.
The Transalpina (DN67C), Romania's highest road, is roughly open from June to October. The Urdele Pass (2145 m) closes in winter. Check the official source before you travel.
From the road administrator (CNAIR / Info Trafic) and the traffic police. Our estimate combines the usual seasonal window with the weather at the pass — useful for planning, but it doesn't replace the official source.
In summer, a normal car is fine on the paved roads. In winter and the shoulder season you may need winter tyres or chains, and some sections are closed. Check the weather and road status first.
