New scenic route unveiled in Romania: Drumul Apusenilor opens in Bihor County

Last week marked the inauguration of Drumul Apusenilor, popularly known as the Apuseni Road, a milestone in Bihor County’s tourism infrastructure.

Being over 56 kilometers, this remarkable route, funded by European resources, has become the crown jewel of the region’s road network, promising an unforgettable journey through the heart of Romania’s stunning Apuseni Mountains. The Bihor section of the Apuseni Road is 56 kilometers long, with one lane in each direction; four new bridges were built, and demolition and road widening works were done under difficult mountainous conditions.

The Apuseni Road continues in the neighbouring county of Cluj over 25 kilometres, a portion rehabilitated by the Cluj County Council on European funds and completed in May 2023. The road crosses the towns of Poieni and Sacuieu and connects the counties of Cluj and Bihor in the Dragan Dam area.

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“This road makes the connection between the Crisul Repede Gorge, an important tourist area of Bihor County, and Tara Beiusului, the Apuseni Mountains area, highlighting important tourist attractions on the route: from Stana de Vale and its Spring of Miracles, to the Valul Miresei Waterfall, the Iadolina waterfall, the Coada Lacului area with the Remeti realms, in full swing of development, to the Crisul Repede Gorge with Vadu Crisului, Suncuius, Bratca, Bulz. It is a project that helps the development of this area and makes the connection between Bihor County and Cluj County, in the Valea Draganului Dam area,” Mircea Malan, deputy chairman of the CJ Bihor, said, cited by Agerpres news agency.

The total value of the project is RON 182 million, European funds provided under Operational Programme Regional Development 2014-2020. The works were conducted by an association of companies led by the Oradea-based company SC Drumuri Orasenesti SA.

Tourists attractions on Drumul Apusenilor

In terms of tourism, The Apuseni Road is one of the most spectacular in Romania. It passes through the Stâna de Vale resort and the tourist localities of Budureasa, Remeți, and Valea Drăganului, along with the Leșu and Drăgan lakes – a massive reservoir with a 120-meter-high dam.

The Apuseni Road provides access to tourist attractions such as Săritoarea Ieduțului Waterfall, Iadolina Waterfall, Biserica din Lunca Acră Cave, Izvorului Valley, Coada Lacului Meadow, and Apă din Valea Leșului Cave.