castle
Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Retevoiești
Arges, Romania · Europe
About Retevoiești
Retevoiești is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Stroești, 29km from Poenari Citadel.
Retevoiești is in Arges, Romania, with about 1,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Stroești, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Retevoiești?
Within an hour or so of Retevoiești: Poenari Citadel (29 km), Vidraru Dam (30 km), Rucăr–Bran Pass (47 km), Balea Lac Mountain Cafe (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Retevoiești?
The nearest famous roads are Rucăr–Bran Pass, Transfagarasan (DN7C) and Transfăgărășan Highway.
Where is Retevoiești?
Retevoiești is in Arges, Romania, about 4 km from Stroești.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,860
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Romania
- Region
- Arges
- Timezone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Coordinates
- 45.1402, 24.8380
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Worth the detour from Retevoiești
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Vidraru Dam
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
30 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
Rucăr–Bran Pass
Historic corridor road (DN73) between Brașov and Câmpulung, cresting at Fundata (~1,290 m) with pastoral villages, limestone ridges and views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului massifs.
47 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
Balea Lac Mountain Cafe
A remote alpine cafe at the summit of Romania's Transfagarasan Highway beside Balea Lake, atop what Jeremy Clarkson called 'the best road in the world.'
54 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Transfagarasan Viewpoint
The summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.
54 km · about 65 min drive
mountain pass
Transfăgărășan Highway
Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
54 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bâlea Lake
A glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
54 km · about 65 min drive
tunnel
Bâlea Tunnel (Transfăgărășan)
At 2,040 m the highest road tunnel in Romania, cutting through the ridge at the top of the Transfăgărășan.
54 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Retevoiești
- 47 kmRucăr–Bran PassHistoric corridor road (DN73) between Brașov and Câmpulung, cresting at Fundata (~1,290 m) with pastoral villages, limestone ridges and views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului massifs.
- 54 kmTransfagarasan ViewpointThe summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.
- 54 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
- 54 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
- 54 kmBâlea Tunnel (Transfăgărășan)At 2,040 m the highest road tunnel in Romania, cutting through the ridge at the top of the Transfăgărășan.
- 54 kmTransfagarasan (DN7C)Ceausescu's road over the Fagaras mountains to 2,042m at Balea Lac, with stacked hairpins, a tunnel and a waterfall. Open only in summer.
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