Arefu

Arefu is a high town, next to the Transfagarasan highway, one of the most beautiful roads in Romania. Going up to the highest peaks of the Fagaras Mountains, this road was built originally for the army to use, and is over 2000 meters high, reaching some glacial lakes. Staying in Arefu is a good idea, because it won't be as cold as further North. The village is below 1500 m above sea level, and has small hotels and several restaurants. To get to the lakes, only a few kilometers away, take a small road that goes round and round. It will take 3 hours to cross to the other side of the mountains. Also near Arefu is the Poenari fortress, built on top of a hill.