Romania · Trekking

4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park
02 Explore the wilder northern part of the Bucegi range
03 Walk through authentic mountain villages and the Zărnești Gorges
04 Seasonal stop at an authentic sheep farm from June to September
05 Stay 3 nights at a local guesthouse in the Bran area
06 Enjoy breakfast, dinner, and packed lunches during the trek
07 Option to climb the highest peak in the national park, weather permitting

Discover the wild beauty of Romania’s Carpathians on a 4-day trekking adventure through Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park. Starting from Brașov, this eco-certified program combines scenic mountain trails, traditional village landscapes, and rewarding hikes in two of the country’s most striking natural areas.

Spend one day exploring the northern side of the Bucegi Mountains, with a seasonal stop at an authentic sheep farm, then continue with hikes in Piatra Craiului National Park, including the dramatic Zărnești Gorges and, weather permitting, an ascent toward the park’s highest peak. Along the way, enjoy the comfort of staying three nights at the same local guesthouse, with home-made meals adding to the experience.

Discover the wild beauty of Romania’s Carpathians on a 4-day trekking adventure through Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Brasov, Zărnești, Bucegi Natural Park, Piatra Craiului Mountains

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Brasov - Bucegi Natural Park

1 day in Bucegi Mountains hiking on the northern part, from Bran village area, which is more beautiful and wild. We make a stop to an authentic sheep farm (from June to September). Duration: 5-6 hours, medium effort, uphill/downhill walk: 800 m/ 800 m, appr. 14 km).

Overnight at a local guesthouse from Bran area (eg. Magura mountain village). Home made dinner.

Day 02

Piatra Craiului National Park

We spend 3 days in Piatra Craiului National Park, one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania. Overnight at the same local guesthouse from Bran area (eg. Magura mountain village) with breakfast and dinner.

Day 03

Piatra Craiului National Park

We cross the authentic mountain villages from the bottom of the mountains and we walk in the epic Zarnesti Gorges! Easy to medium walk.

Overnight at the same local guesthouse from Bran area (eg. Magura mountain village) with breakfast and dinner.

Day 04

Piatra Craiului National Park

Depending of the weather and you we climb the highest peak of the National Park (2238). It is a hard one, uphill 1200 m / downhill 1200 m. In case you are not fit for such a kind of hike we can do a different one.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Brașov. 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch pack
Dinner
Breakfast
3 nights accommodation
National Park fees
Professional guide/driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Drinks

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A moderate amount of hiking is involved; if we hike the highest peak the climbing it is a hard one (about 2 hours)
Dress warmly: Compulsory sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes; warm clothes recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Small group tour
The route could be changed because of the weather conditions.
We provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time