Sibiu International Airport 1 hr 48
Vârful Retezat, Munții Retezat (27 min) Rocky mountain known for its flat-top peak, with glacial lakes & several trails to the summit. Retezat National Park (27 min) National park since 1935 with glacial lakes & rare plants, plus hiking trails & a visitor center. Retezat Mountains (1 hr 38) Scenic range & national park home to glacial lakes, Peleaga summit & diverse hiking trails. Dinosaur Geopark Haţeg (22 min) Volcano, fossil, ecotourism, protected area, and nature Peleaga (2 hr 6) This 2,509-m. summit is the highest point in the Retezat Mountains & a popular place for hiking. Cascada Lolaia (18 min) Stânișoara lake (27 min) Păpuşa (1 hr 38) Challenging trails lead to the 2,508m-high peak, snow covered in winter, with mountain & lake views. Colț Fortress (41 min) Jules verne, château, monastery, castle, and history Densuș Church (33 min) One of Romania's oldest active churches, thought to have been built on the site of a Roman temple. Râușor (35 min) Gales lake (24 min) Bucura Lake (2 hr 6) The largest glacier lake in the country, this stunning, remote area is popular for hiking & camping. Zenóga-tó (1 hr 33) Lake, glacier, and mountain Prislop Monastery (40 min) Picturesque, remote Romanian monastery built in the 14th century & surrounded by hills. |