Cable cars offer both a convenient way to get to higher areas and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, valleys and towns. If you want to experience the spectacular landscapes of the Carpathians, you should use one of the many cable cars that play an important role in Romania’s transport system and tourism.
Cable Cars in Romania
The highest cable car in Romania is the Balea Lac cable car, also known as the “Transfagarasan cable car”. It is located in the beautiful Fagaras Mountains and connects the Transfagarasan Strait with Lake Balea at an altitude of over 2,000 metres above sea level. Another exciting cable car is the “Telegondola Mamaia”, which stretches over the seaside resort along the Black Sea coast and offers spectacular views of the beach and the surrounding coastline. The Telecabina in Deva, which leads up to the medieval castle, is also very special. It was built in 1971 and is one of the longest and steepest inclined railway lines in Europe. It not only offers comfortable transport to the citadel, but also a breathtaking panoramic view of the town of Deva and the surrounding countryside during the ride. Take a look further. Individual cable cars are listed below.
There are different types of cable cars, including reversible aerial tramways, gondola lifts and inclined lifts, each with different design and operating characteristics, although the cable car systems are usually similar.
Here are a few of the best-known and most popular cable cars in Romania:
Balea Lac cable car (Balea Lac Telecabina) is located in the Fagaras Mountains and connects the Transfagarasan road with Lake Balea at a length of more than 3,000 metres and an altitude of around 2,040 metres above sea level. The station is located right next to a restaurant. There is also accommodation available at the mountain lake
Internet: https://balealac.ro
The inclined lift in Deva (Telecabina Cetatea Devei) is the longest of its kind in Europe. It runs for about 1.5 kilometres and connects the town of Deva with the citadel of Deva, which rises on a hill above the town.
Internet: https://www.facebook.com/telecabina.cetate.deva/
The Telegondola Mamaia is a cable car that runs along the beach of Mamaia and offers a view of the coastal landscape and the sea as well as Mamaia itself.
Internet: https://telegondolamamaia.ro/
The cable car in Busteni (Telecabina Busteni – Babele) takes you up to the Babele and Sphinx rock formations. It is located in the beautiful Bucegi Mountains and connects the town of Busteni with the Babele plateau. In winter, it takes you up to the ski resorts.
Internet: http://www.telecabinabusteni.ro/
Sinaia – Cota 1400 cable car (Gondola Sinaia (1000-1400)) This cable car connects the town of Sinaia with the ski resort at an altitude of around 1400 metres. It is popular in both winter and summer and offers access to various activities such as skiing, hiking and mountain biking. You can get further up from here on the Telecabina 2, which takes you to an altitude of around 2000 metres. The view is magnificent and many people picnic here in summer. In winter, it is a popular ski resort.
Internet: https://sinaiago.ro
Telecabina Deva
Telegondola Mamaia
Telecabina Poiana Brasov
Telecabina Poiana Brasov
Telecabina Poiana Brasov
Telecabina Predeal
Telecabina Rasnov
Telecabina Sinaia
Telegondola Sinaia
Telecabina Busteni
Piatra Neamt – Cozla cable car (Telegondola Piatra Neamt) takes you up to Cozla Mountain, from where you have a magnificent view of the town and the surrounding mountains. The cable car is a popular excursion destination and tourist attraction in Piatra Neamt for locals and tourists alike, both in summer and in winter for skiing.
Internet: https://www.telegondolapiatraneamt.ro/
Tampa Cable Car (Telecabina Tampa) : This cable car takes you from the historic city centre of Brasov (Tampa Promenade) to the top of Tampa Mountain, which towers over the city. From here you have a breathtaking view of Brasov and the surrounding countryside.
Internet: http://turism.brasovcity.ro
Predeal Cable Car (Telescaun Predeal) The cable car in Predeal provides access to the ski slopes of the Clabucet Plateau and is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts and hikers.
Internet: https://www.teleferic.ro/
Poiana Brasov cable car (Telecabina Capra Neagra Poiana Brasov) takes you from the popular holiday resort of Poiana Brasov up to the summit of the Postavarul Massif. A popular destination for hikers in summer and a hotspot for skiers in winter. The cable car is around 2800 metres long and takes you up to an altitude of 1775 metres, covering a difference in altitude of more than 700 metres.
Internet: https://www.discoverpoiana.ro/ro/instalatii
Rasnov – Cetate inclined lift (lift inclinat) The inclined lift connects the town of Rasnov with the medieval fortress (Cetatea Rasnov), which towers high above the town and is well worth seeing.
Internet: https://asaltulcetatii.ro/
Chairlift Cailor Waterfall (Telescaun Cascada Cailor ) is located in a popular local recreation area in Romania. It is popular with hikers in summer and skiers in winter. Only 12 kilometres from the town of Borsa, it is popular with both locals and tourists who want to admire the highest waterfall in Romania or go skiing in winter.
Internet: https://www.telescauncascadacailor.com/
The Telescaun Paltinis Arena chairlift is the quickest way to get to the top. On a clear day, you can see the Fagaras ridges, Sibiu and the whole valley from the top.
Internet: https://paltinisarena.ro
The Telescaun Papusa chairlift is located in the popular holiday resort of Ranca, in the Parang Mountains.
Internet: https://www.ranca.org
Straja cable car (Telegondola Straja) is located in the Straja hiking and skiing area.
Internet: https://skistraja.ro/domeniul-schiabil-straja/
Telescaun Vatra Dornei is located in the holiday resort of Vatra Dornei and is popular with hikers in summer and skiers in winter.
Internet: https://www.vatra-dornei.info
