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Bucegi Mountains – the closest mountains to Bucharest

Bucegi Mountains – the closest mountains to Bucharest

Why should you visit Bucegi Mountains?Bucegi mountains are perfect for 1 to 2 days hiking trips. They offer breathtaking views and a good variety of hiking trails for both beginners and advanced. The hiking trails are well maintained and the markings are in good conditions. There are several chalets

The fastest way to Cabana Malaiesti

The fastest way to Cabana Malaiesti

The fastest way to get to Cabana Malaiesti from Bucharest is from the town of Busteni. In short, it’s a 5-6 hours hike from the train station in Busteni. You can save 1 hour by driving (or by taking a taxi) directly to the start of the trail at

Brana Caprelor – spectacular hike to Omu Peak from Cabana Malaiesti

Brana Caprelor – spectacular hike to Omu Peak from Cabana Malaiesti

Brana Caprelor (The Goats’ Ledge) is a narrow, rocky path suspended like a balcony along the vertical wall of the mountain of Bucsoiu. This is a beautiful but difficult trail, not recommended to the ones afraid of heights. It is 5 km long with a total of over 1000 meters

Bran Castle to Magura village – hiking in Romania

Bran Castle to Magura village – hiking in Romania

The beautiful hiking trails near Bran CastleBran Castle is located between Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului Mountains, in the picturesque Rucăr-Bran Pass. If you want to find yourself traveling back in time, wandering through authentic Romanian villages surrounded by mountains, here is the place to go. The Bran CastleIf you

Negoiu Peak and Custura Saratii – Fagaras Mountains, Romania

Negoiu Peak and Custura Saratii – Fagaras Mountains, Romania

Negoiu Peak (2535m) – second highest peak in RomaniaNegoiu Peak (Varful Negoiu – 2535m) is the second highest peak in Romania. The trail from Cabana Poiana Neamtului to Cabana Negoiu is a 5 hour hike that is not technically challenging. From Cabana Negoiu you can reach Varful Negoiu in about 3.5

Moldoveanu Peak via Cabana Valea Sambetei

Moldoveanu Peak via Cabana Valea Sambetei

Moldoveanu Peak (2544 m) is part of the Fagaras Mountains, Southern Carpathians, and is the highest peak in Romania. Climbing Moldoveanu Peak via Cabana Valea Sambetei during summer does not pose major difficulties, however the total length and elevation gain make it a strenuous hike. We recommend to split the

Morarului Valley – a spectacular and wild trail towards the summit of Bucegi

Morarului Valley – a spectacular and wild trail towards the summit of Bucegi

The trail through Morarului Valley is an unmarked, spectacular and wild path towards Omu Peak (Varful Omu – 2507m) – the highest peak in Bucegi Mountains, Romania The trail starts from Gura Diham Chalet (987 m) and will take you to the Omu Peak in about 4.5 hours. This is not

La Lanțuri – scrambling in Piatra Craiului

La Lanțuri – scrambling in Piatra Craiului

La Lanțuri is a technical and spectacular trail that will take you in about 5 hours from Plaiul Foii to Vârful La Om – the summit of the Piatra Craiului Mountains. “La Lanțuri” is Romanian for “At the chains”. The trail got its name from the many steep and exposed portions

Romania: easy hike near Brasov: From Zarnesti to Cabana Curmatura, Piatra Craiului Mountains

Romania: easy hike near Brasov: From Zarnesti to Cabana Curmatura, Piatra Craiului Mountains

The trail towards Cabana Curmatura starts near the town of Zărnesti, near a spring known as Fântâna lui Botorog (Botorog’s Fountain). It is a 2.5 hours hike, suitable for beginners. Sunset view at Cabana Curamtura, Piatra Craiului Mountains, RomaniaQuick info about Botorog’s Fountain to Curmatura Chalet trailStarting

Tiganesti ridge – the best panoramic views in Bucegi Mountains, Romania

Tiganesti ridge – the best panoramic views in Bucegi Mountains, Romania

From Tiganesti ridge (Culmea Tiganesti) you will get some of the best panoramic views over the glacial valleys in Bucegi Mountains, the entire eastern side of Piatra Craiului Massif and the whole Rucar-Bran Pass. This trail is a 3 hour moderate hike that descends from Omu Peak (2505 m) to