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Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour

Brasov, Romania
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Do something different in Transylvania on an e-bike tour of the Transfagarasan Highway from Brasov. The bike's battery power helps you scale this winding alpine road that dates back to the Communist era and offers spectacular views of the Carpathains. It can be challenging to navigate, but a guide helps you safely ascend to beautiful Balea Lake and Waterfall at the top.
  • Ride an electric bike up the second-highest road in Romania
  • Get panoramic mountain views while avoiding strain and fatigue
  • Visit a peasant market at the summit, and stop for photos at Balea Lake
  • Scenic way to experience the famous alpine road without renting a car

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Use of bicycle
  • Helmet and gloves are included
  • Snacks
    You can bring your favorite snaks with you or you can have a sandwich or two in your backpack and 1l bottle of water .
  • Lunch
    You can have a nice lunch (and a nice view) at one of the restaurants are up on the mountain ( not included)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The pick up point is in front of the hotel Capitol (parking) from Brasov. You can enter the address of your own accommodation in Brasov and - if is possible - I will pick you up from that location. I also can pick you up from Fagaras train station at morning hours -message 1-2 days before the tour day , please .

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Meeting point

  • Hotel Capitol
    Bulevardul Eroilor, Brașov, Romania

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

1

Transfagarasan Highway

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

2

Le Lac Balea

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Henri_M
Andrei was an incredible tour guide. Very informative on the country/region. Tour date was on October 8, but due to heavy snowfall Andrei offered to move it to the next day. It was the first heavy snowfall of the year and unusually early, so the road was closed to cars, meaning we had the road to ourselves. We had to walk the last 2-3km with our bikes because the snow was too deep. Andrei offered to stay with the bikes whilst I go up to the lake. However, we both persisted despite the cold and low visibility conditions. A well-deserved meal and hot drink was consumed once at the lake. The downhill trip was much easier and the clouds had started to clear up, offering incredible views! Andrei was also able to drop me off at the bus station on the way back. Many thanks Andrei. An incredible experience and I hope to come back one day.

Reviews

4.7
based on 19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

100% Recommend!!!

Henri_M, Oct 2025
Andrei was an incredible tour guide. Very informative on the country/region. Tour date was on October 8, but due to heavy snowfall Andrei offered to move it to the next day. It was the first heavy snowfall of the year and unusually early, so the road was closed to cars, meaning we had the road to ourselves. We had to walk the last 2-3km with our bikes because the snow was too deep. Andrei offered to stay with the bikes whilst I go up to the lake. However, we both persisted despite the cold and low visibility conditions. A well-deserved meal and hot drink was consumed once at the lake. The downhill trip was much easier and the clouds had started to clear up, offering incredible views! Andrei was also able to drop me off at the bus station on the way back. Many thanks Andrei. An incredible experience and I hope to come back one day.

Andrei was an excellent...

Sierra_B, Oct 2024
Andrei was an excellent guide. It was rainy and cold and we sadly didn’t get to see much but it was still an excellent day!

Good guide. Good bikes. Good time

Richard_J, Sep 2024
Highest quality bikes and the best guide. Andries very personable and knowledgable and willing to answer our questions. Good time.

Amazing Transfagarasan Experience

Rafael_F, Jun 2024
This was definitely a highlight of my Romania trip! Top bikes, amazing organisation, and Andrei is a wonderful guide. I can only recommend this to experience the Transfagarasan! Any fitness level can do this tour.

Brilliant experience.

AnneR_D, Sep 2023
Good way to see the Transfagaran road. All care is taken and it is a very safe ride and made easy by the e-bike.

Awesome experience!

Janna_D, Oct 2021
We loved our e-bike ride on the transfagarassan! Andrei is a wonderful guide and we had a blast while seeing the amazing mountains of romania!

Once in a lifetime experience

Ioana_L, Sep 2021
This is a great once in a lifetime experience. Andrei was amazing and so friendly. It was great even for someone with no experience like me. And the scenery breathtaking. We are already thinking about other trips for next year. Andrei recommended some mountain trails I would love to do.

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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