Sibiu International Airport 3 hr 20
Bolboci Lake (2 hr 33) Remote artificial lake ringed by forested cliffs, with hiking trails in the nearby Bucegi Mountains. Leaota Mountains (1 hr 18) 2,133-meter-high mountain offering hiking & cycling in an alpine wilderness environment. Ialomita Cave (2 hr 56) Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth. Omu (2 hr 58) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Dambovicioara Cave (24 min) Limestone cave featuring prehistoric drawings & bear fossils, with children volunteering as guides. Bucegi Natural Park (2 hr 47) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. Piatra Craiului Mountains (1 hr 49) Picturesque mountain range with a narrow, saw-like ridge & challenging treks to scenic views. Cheile Dâmbovicioarei (14 min) Mountain, monastery, and canyon Sphinx (2 hr 58) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Piatra Craiului National Park (1 hr 1) Mountainous national park featuring a variety of hiking trails & climbing amid forests & wildlife. Rucăr-Bran Pass (29 min) Linking the counties of Braşov & Argeş, this historic mountain pass features panoramic views. Bran Castle (52 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Caraiman Peak (2 hr 58) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Berghütte Curmătura (1 hr 37) Woodsy mountainside refuge featuring rustic rooms & dorms, plus dining & outdoor seating. La Om (1 hr 49) High mountain offering a scenic, rocky ascent for rock climbers & trekkers to sweeping vistas. |