castle
Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Jiblea Veche
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
About Jiblea Veche
Jiblea Veche is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Berislăveşti, 45km from Transfagarasan (DN7C).
Jiblea Veche is in Vâlcea County, Romania, with about 2,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Berislăveşti, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Jiblea Veche?
Within an hour or so of Jiblea Veche: Poenari Citadel (25 km), Vidraru Dam (26 km), Balea Lac Mountain Cafe (45 km), Transfagarasan Viewpoint (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Jiblea Veche?
The nearest famous roads are Transfagarasan (DN7C), Transfăgărășan Highway and Pasul Urdele (Transalpina).
Where is Jiblea Veche?
Jiblea Veche is in Vâlcea County, Romania, about 5 km from Berislăveşti.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,171
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Romania
- Region
- Vâlcea County
- Timezone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Coordinates
- 45.2436, 24.3516
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Worth the detour from Jiblea Veche
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.
26 km · about 30 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.'
45 km · about 50 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Transfăgărășan Highway
Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
45 km · about 50 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.
45 km · about 50 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Transfagarasan (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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Jiblea Veche
- 45 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.
- 45 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
- 45 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
- 45 kmBâlea Tunnel (Transfăgărășan)At 2,040 m the highest road tunnel in Romania, cutting through the ridge at the top of the Transfăgărășan.
- 45 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.
- 56 kmPasul Urdele (Transalpina)The highest point of the Transalpina at 2,145 m, open bare ridge country with sheepfolds and long views.
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