Snow-covered valley of Balea and the Transfagarasan in winter - The ascent - video

Snow-covered valley of Balea and the Transfagarasan in winter - The ascent - videoPlay
The Fagarasi Mountains can be easily approached from the north, mainly by using the Transfagarasan Road. This high altitude mountain road is only accessible during the summer months (throughout its entire length), but from the Balea Waterfall station (Statia Balea Cascada) you can also reach the Balea Lake by cable car.
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Orlovo Oko (Eagle's Eye) Yagodina 444.57 km away
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Krushuna waterfalls Krushuna 268.21 km away
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