Description

Trekking the Mountains of Romania

This guide describes 27 short treks of 2-6 days and 10 day walks in the mountains of Romania. Although there is a slight focus on Transylvania, most of the country’s main massifs are included. The guide also includes an ascent of Moldoveanu, Romania’s highest peak at 2544m.

There is a wealth of advice to help you plan your trip and organise the logistics of your walk or trek. Some routes utilise the network of mountain huts; others offer opportunities to camp in attractive wild locations.

Overviews and a route summary table make it easy to choose an appropriate excursion. Each route includes clear description and mapping, as well as notes on accommodation and access. There are fascinating insights into Romania’s colourful culture and history and appendices containing hut listings, useful contacts and a helpful glossary.

The graded routes are as varied as Romania’s diverse landscapes. They take in rolling hills, craggy peaks, glacial lakes and Europe’s last virgin forests. Other highlights including Transylvanian castles, wooden churches, the Piatra Craiului ridge and the spectacular Sapte Scari (Seven Ladders) and Turda Gorges. Historic towns such as the medieval towns of Brasov and Sibiu and the spa resort of Vatra Dornei offer easy access to the mountains; other routes visit remote villages that have changed little over the centuries.

All in all, the guide is a perfect companion to discovering the unspoilt beauty of Romania’s enchanting mountain regions.