Sibiu International Airport 3 hr 29
Berghütte Curmătura (1 hr 46) Woodsy mountainside refuge featuring rustic rooms & dorms, plus dining & outdoor seating. Caraiman Peak (3 hr 7) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Bran Castle (1 hr 1) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Ialomita Cave (3 hr 5) Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth. Cabana Padina (2 hr 59) Hikers' refuge & restaurant in the Bucegi Mountains, with rare alpine flora & rock formations. Leaota Mountains (1 hr 32) 2,133-meter-high mountain offering hiking & cycling in an alpine wilderness environment. Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti (1 hr 25) Sanctuary for former captive bears, offering guided tours in English & Romanian. Omu (3 hr 7) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. La Om (1 hr 59) High mountain offering a scenic, rocky ascent for rock climbers & trekkers to sweeping vistas. Piatra Craiului National Park (23 min) Mountainous national park featuring a variety of hiking trails & climbing amid forests & wildlife. Vârful Bucșoiu, Munții Bucegi (2 hr 1) Hiking & camping on a craggy, windswept peak, the 3rd highest of the Bucegi mountains. Piatra Craiului Mountains (1 hr 58) Picturesque mountain range with a narrow, saw-like ridge & challenging treks to scenic views. Cheile Dâmbovicioarei (24 min) Mountain, monastery, and canyon Rucăr-Bran Pass (49 min) Linking the counties of Braşov & Argeş, this historic mountain pass features panoramic views. Dambovicioara Cave (15 min) Limestone cave featuring prehistoric drawings & bear fossils, with children volunteering as guides. |