Here's an interesting route for enduro fanatics published by MOTUL:
Home - Carpathian 2 Wheels Guide | A complete Guide for 2 wheels travelers
It also offers a download of the track file in GPX-format.
Since Romania is a member of the EU entry formalities are absolutely no problem. Don't forget the green insurance card.
On the main roads traffic can be tough at times, so keep an eye on all traffic ahead AND behind you. On secondary roads you're bound to travel at a slower pace with (fortunately) much less traffic. A puncture kit is important - every time I visited Romania I had a punctured tyre due to horseshoe nails.....
My list of "must-see" suggestions:
- the ancient steam railway at Viseu de Sus, still in use and open to tourists
- the monastries in the north-east, tucked away in the forests (Putna, Sucevita)
- Brasov city and Bran castle in the east
- Sighisoara, Sibiu and halfway inbetween the two towns the little village Biertan with its fortified church
- the Transfagaras scenic route (mentioned above already)
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