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Jeremy Clarkson once called Romania's Transfăgărășan Highway "one unbroken grey ribbon of motoring perfection." This route, the second highest in Romania after the Transalpina, delivers hairpin bends and steep climbs through the mountains. But the real thrill? Spotting bears right on the roadside. One traveler reported a bear lounging over a stone wall, calmly posing for photos taken from the safety of a car window.
Due to harsh winters in the southern Carpathian Mountains, the road to Bâlea Lake opens only for a few summer months, making the experience even more special.
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