The Transapuseana (DJ107I), also known as the “Transalpina of the Apuseni,” is Romania’s newest spectacular mountain road, inaugurated in 2024 after a record investment of 73 million euros — the largest sum ever allocated for the modernization of a county road in the country. Stretching 78 kilometers, the road connects the city of Aiud to the town of Abrud, crossing the peaks of the Trascău and Metaliferi Mountains in Alba County.
The route passes through the communes of Râmeț, Ponor, Mogoș, and Bucium, providing access to remarkable natural attractions such as the Râmeț Gorges, the Detunata rock formations (natural monuments), and the Narcissus Field at Negrileasa. The highest point is at Vârful Pleșa (Pleșa Râmețului) at approximately 1285 meters, offering spectacular panoramas over the Apuseni Mountains.
Unlike the Transfăgărășan or Transalpina, the Transapuseana is open year-round, making it an excellent alternative for tourists wanting to experience a mountain road during the cold season as well. The asphalt quality is impeccable following the modernization, and the scenery alternates between dramatic gorges, traditional villages, and the gentle ridges of the Apuseni.