Romania

Piatra Mare: day-hike near Brasov, Romania

Piatra Mare Mountains are located 10 km south from the city of Brasov. The fact they are not very tall mountains makes their highest peaks accessible all year round. The summit of Piatra

A long hike in foul weather

The weather had been bad for the whole week and we knew it was going to get even worse the day we’d hike. It may sound strange, but rain, wind, fog, and

Romania: Leaota Mountains day-hike

In April, most likely it will be cold, windy and inhospitable on the summit, however the nice views along the way and the reasonable steep path will make it a pleasant journey. Walking

Romania: 3-day winter hike in Retezat Mountains

Retezat are spectacular mountains, with many peaks over 2000 meters high that remain covered in snow from December until the second half of May and sometimes even longer. The Retezat Mountains The Retezat