Romania · Hiking

2 Day Private Tour Transfagarasan Highway and Hiking in Fagaras Mountains

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Brașov. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive the famous Transfagarasan Highway through the Transylvanian Alps
02 Choose between Stan's Gorge or a Fagaras Mountains ridge hike, weather permitting
03 Visit Balea Waterfall, the highest step-waterfall in Romania
04 See Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress
05 Enjoy a private 2-day adventure from Brasov
06 Includes meals, overnight accommodation, and private transport

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Romania’s Transylvanian Alps on this private 2-day adventure from Brasov. Travel along the legendary Transfagarasan Highway, often celebrated for its spectacular mountain scenery, and explore some of the region’s most striking natural and historic sights.

Depending on weather conditions, your hiking experience may take you through the impressive Stan's Gorge with ladders and via ferrata sections, or onto the main ridge of the Fagaras Mountains from Balea Lake. Along the way, the tour also includes highlights such as Balea Waterfall, Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress.

With private transport, guiding, meals, and overnight accommodation included, this experience is ideal for active travellers looking to combine scenic driving with rewarding mountain hiking.

We hike to Balea Waterfall - the highest step-waterfall in Romania, more than 60 metres tall.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Brasov

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer Brasov

We pick you up from your location in Brasov at 8:30 to start an authentic 2 day adventure program in Transylvanian Alps, driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania"! Transfagarasan road is open between July 1 - October 31!

We hike on the epic Stan's Gorge – a 4 hours hiking trip on an impressive canyon with ladders and via ferrata or we hike on the main ridge of Fagaras Mountains starting from Balea Lake for about 4-6 hours. We choose the hike depending of the weather forecast.

Day 02

Balea Lake - Transfagarasan Road

We hike to Balea Waterfall - the highest step-waterfall in Romania, more than 60 metres tall.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Brașov. 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight accommodation
Driver/guide Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees

What's Not Included

Drinks
Entrance fee to Poienari Fortress (about 1.5 euro)

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
The hike is a medium to hard one
The route could be changed because of the weather conditions
Compulsory equipment: waterproof hiking boots and clothes; warm clothes
Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour/activity
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
Dress warmly: Compulsory sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes; warm clothes recommended • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for pregnant women • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions