Romania · Hiking

2-Day Bucegi Mountains Hike from Brașov with Peleș and Bran Castle

2 Days Round trip from Brașov Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Old Royal Sheepfold near Sinaia
02 See Babele and the Sphinx
03 Climb Omu Peak at 2,505 m altitude
04 Visit Bran Castle, also known as "Dracula Castle"

Take this 2-day hiking tour to explore the Bucegi Mountains, starting at the luxurious Peleș Castle and ending at Bran Castle. Hike across the Bucegi Plateau to Babele Hut and Omu Peak, and explore villages along the way while learning more about Romanian history, the Romanian Royal Family, Vlad the Impaler, and Dracula.

Hike for 8-10 hours across the plateau to Babele Hut at 2,200 m altitude, and then continue to Omu Peak at 2,505 m altitude.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Brasov, Sinaia

Languages English, French, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Peleș Castle to Omu Peak Hut

Meet your guide in Brașov.
Start the tour at Sinaia resort, where the Romanian Royal Family built Peleș Castle, the only luxurious castle in Romania, in the 19th century. If you want to skip a difficult climb to 2,000 m altitude, you can take the cable car.
Hike for 8-10 hours across the plateau to Babele Hut at 2,200 m altitude, and then continue to Omu Peak at 2,505 m altitude.

Overnight at Omu Peak Hut.

Day 02

From Omu Peak to Bran Village

Descend from Omu Peak to Bran Village. The route involves about 7 hours of hiking, with a few technical descents.
Visit Bran Castle, also known as "Dracula Castle", and learn more about the Romanian Royal Family, Vlad the Impaler, and Dracula.
Stay for one night in Bran in a nice resort, or return to Brașov, which is 40 km away by road.

Where this trip takes you

Bucegi Plateau, Babele Hut, Omu Peak, Bran Castle

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Brașov 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

A local specialised Romanian tour guide (English- and French-speaking)
Local maps
Photos
GPS track

What's Not Included

Accommodation
Food & drinks
Equipment rental
Transport

Know before you go

The starting point is 50 km from Brașov, a good base when visiting the Prahova Valley.
The trail climbs to 2,000 m altitude, continues across the Bucegi Plateau to Omu Peak at 2,500 m altitude, and then descends to Bran village.
The route can be completed in one day by experienced hikers or in two days.
Once you finish the trail, you can stay for one night in Bran in a nice resort or return to Brașov, which is 40 km away by road.
If you are not an experienced hiker, the tour can be completed in two days. Camping or hotel accommodation overnight on the route can be organized. In this case, the tour will be considered a "private tour."

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