Sibiu International Airport 3 hr 27
La Om (1 hr 57) High mountain offering a scenic, rocky ascent for rock climbers & trekkers to sweeping vistas. Berghütte Curmătura (1 hr 44) Woodsy mountainside refuge featuring rustic rooms & dorms, plus dining & outdoor seating. Piatra Craiului National Park (47 min) Mountainous national park featuring a variety of hiking trails & climbing amid forests & wildlife. Cabana Padina (2 hr 57) Hikers' refuge & restaurant in the Bucegi Mountains, with rare alpine flora & rock formations. Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti (1 hr 23) Sanctuary for former captive bears, offering guided tours in English & Romanian. Vârful Bucșoiu, Munții Bucegi (1 hr 59) Hiking & camping on a craggy, windswept peak, the 3rd highest of the Bucegi mountains. Bran Castle (59 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Piatra Craiului Mountains (1 hr 57) Picturesque mountain range with a narrow, saw-like ridge & challenging treks to scenic views. Leaota Mountains (1 hr 30) 2,133-meter-high mountain offering hiking & cycling in an alpine wilderness environment. Vârful Păpușa, Munții Iezer-Păpușa (1 hr 56) Mountain, lake, and outdoor recreation Cheile Dâmbovicioarei (22 min) Mountain, monastery, and canyon Dambovicioara Cave (13 min) Limestone cave featuring prehistoric drawings & bear fossils, with children volunteering as guides. Omu (3 hr 5) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Rucăr-Bran Pass (48 min) Linking the counties of Braşov & Argeş, this historic mountain pass features panoramic views. Ialomita Cave (3 hr 3) Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth. |