Sibiu International Airport 1 hr 44
Râușor (31 min) Prislop Monastery (36 min) Picturesque, remote Romanian monastery built in the 14th century & surrounded by hills. Retezat National Park (39 min) National park since 1935 with glacial lakes & rare plants, plus hiking trails & a visitor center. Bucura Lake (2 hr 2) The largest glacier lake in the country, this stunning, remote area is popular for hiking & camping. Stânișoara lake (39 min) Dinosaur Geopark Haţeg (18 min) Volcano, fossil, ecotourism, protected area, and nature Păpuşa (1 hr 32) Challenging trails lead to the 2,508m-high peak, snow covered in winter, with mountain & lake views. Colț Fortress (37 min) Jules verne, château, monastery, castle, and history Retezat Mountains (1 hr 32) Scenic range & national park home to glacial lakes, Peleaga summit & diverse hiking trails. Gales lake (36 min) Vârful Custura (1 hr 32) Cascada Lolaia (30 min) Peleaga (2 hr 2) This 2,509-m. summit is the highest point in the Retezat Mountains & a popular place for hiking. Vârful Retezat, Munții Retezat (39 min) Rocky mountain known for its flat-top peak, with glacial lakes & several trails to the summit. Densuș Church (29 min) One of Romania's oldest active churches, thought to have been built on the site of a Roman temple. |