cathedral
Fortified Churches of Transylvania
Unique UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches scattered across Transylvania's rolling countryside and medieval villages.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Sibiu County, Romania · Europe
Ruja is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Agnita, 46km from Transfăgărășan Highway.
Ruja is a town located in Sibiu County, Romania. With a population of 1,135, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ruja sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ruja to your route.
The Valea Înfundăturii is a right tributary of the river Hârtibaciu in Romania. It flows into the Hârtibaciu near Agnita. Its length is 9 km (5.6 mi) and its basin size is 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi).
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Ruja is located in Sibiu County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0117 latitude, 24.6505 longitude.
Ruja has a population of approximately 1,135 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Full driving guide for Romania8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Unique UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches scattered across Transylvania's rolling countryside and medieval villages.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A remarkably intact UNESCO-listed medieval citadel and birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, with colorful houses and a famous Clock Tower.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic 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
scenic viewpoint
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
landmark
Main square of Sibiu's Saxon old town, surrounded by guild houses and connected to the Bridge of Lies and Council Tower.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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.'
46 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A beautifully preserved medieval Saxon city with pastel-colored houses featuring distinctive eye-shaped roof windows overlooking grand squares.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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