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Hiking in Romania: Lord of The Rings scenery

A long hike in a fantastic weather with scenery reminding of The Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. I woke up early that morning and while I was getting up-to-date with the recent news, I stumbled upon this post on Facebook: Who would want to experience the nature of

Romania

7 reasons to visit Macin National Park. Easy day-hikes in Romania’s Oldest Mountains

The Macin Mountains in Romania are not tall, but nevertheless spectacular, perfect for a one or two-day family hike. 1. Amazing sceneryView from the Pricopan Heights Trail, Macin Mountains, RomaniaThe Macin Mountains rise over 300 meters from the surrounding flat plains. This makes them spectacular and accessible at the same

Greece

How to climb Mount Olympus in Greece

This is a guide on how to climb Mount Olympus in Greece. Continue reading to find out the fastest way to reach Mytikas and how to get the most out of your hiking trip to the highest mountain in Greece, in two or more days. I’ve always been a

Romania

Brasov, Romania: Tâmpa and Postăvaru day-hike

We walked to the top of Tâmpa (960 m), the mountain in the center of Brasov and then continued our hike into the wilderness all the way to Postăvarul Peak (1799 m). What is Mount Tâmpa?If you are in Brasov, most likely you have already noticed the Hollywood-style letters

Piatra Craiului

Piatra Craiului Mountains, Romania - the ridge

The ridge of the Piatra Craiului Mountains is rocky, narrow, sharp and spectacular. It offers great views over Magura village and Bucegi Mountains at the East and Fagaras Mountains at the West. The northern part of the ridge lays between Varful La Om peak (South) and Varful Turnu peak (North)