Trekking The Mountains Of Romania

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A comprehensive guidebook for exploring Romania's Carpathian Mountains, featuring a variety of walks and multi-day treks. It covers notable regions like Maramures, Bucovina, and the Fagaras Mountains, offering detailed routes and practical advice.

Your essential companion for trekking Romania's diverse mountain landscapes.

This guide presents 27 short treks lasting between 2 to 6 days, along with 10 longer day walks across Romania's mountainous terrain. While there is some emphasis on Transylvania, the book includes most of the major mountain massifs, with dedicated chapters on the Maramures Mountains, the Eastern Carpathians, the ranges around Brasov, the Fagaras, the Olt and Jiu valleys, the Retezat, Banat, and Apuseni Mountains. It also features an ascent of Moldoveanu, Romania’s highest peak at 2,544 meters.

Packed with practical tips, the guide helps you plan your adventure and manage the logistics of your trek. Some routes make use of the extensive network of mountain huts, while others provide chances to camp in stunning wild settings. Easy-to-use overviews and a route summary table assist in selecting the right trek for you.

Each trek includes clear, detailed descriptions and maps, along with information on accommodation and access options. While some trails can be reached by public transport, others may require arranging pickups or hitchhiking. The book also offers fascinating insights into Romania’s rich culture and history, plus appendices featuring hut listings, useful contacts, and a handy glossary.

The graded routes showcase Romania’s varied landscapes, from rolling hills and rugged karst peaks to glacial lakes and Europe’s last virgin forests. Highlights include Transylvanian castles, the painted monasteries of Bukovina, and the dramatic Sapte Scari (Seven Ladders) and Turda Gorges. Historic towns like the Saxon citadel of Brasov and the spa resort of Vatra Dornei provide easy mountain access, while other paths lead to remote villages where traditional self-sufficient lifestyles endure. This guide is the perfect tool for discovering the untouched beauty of Romania’s mountain regions.

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