Balea Lac Transfagarasan
Sibiu, Romania
The Balea Lac Transfagarasan is a col with a length of 25.8 kilometer. This is a highest category (HC) col. It is located in Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania. The average grade of this col is 5.7% with a maximum of 7.2%. The Balea Lac Transfagarasan ascents from 569 meter at the start, to 2.026 meter at the top, with a total of 1.457 ascending meters.
Profile
Facts
| Distance | 25.8 km |
| Elevation gain | 1457 m |
| Average grade | 5.7 % |
| Maximum grade | 7.2 % |
| Climb category | HC |
| Minimum elevation | 569 m |
| Maximum elevation | 2026 m |
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Description
Quite possibly the most popular road in this part of the world, the Transfagarasan was named the best road for driving in the world by Top Gear, back when they still had a show. Of course, the road is just as spectacular for cycling.
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