Romania · Hiking

Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

6 Hours Round trip from Brașov Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided day hike in the Carpathian Mountains from Brașov
02 Choose from five mountain areas for a private hiking experience
03 Guaranteed departure open group hike in Piatra Craiului National Park on Wednesday
04 See limestone formations, alpine scenery, and dramatic mountain trails
05 Routes can be adapted to your fitness level and hiking experience
06 Travel with a professional licensed tour guide and included transfers

Discover the beauty of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains on a guided day hike from Brașov, with routes suited to different experience levels. Join the guaranteed departure open group hike on Wednesday in Piatra Craiului National Park, or choose a private hiking experience in one of five mountain areas including Bucegi, Fagaras, Piatra Mare, and Ciucas.

From limestone ridges and dramatic cliffs to alpine views, glacier valleys, and unusual rock formations, each option offers a different side of the mountains. With a personal guide to help tailor the route to your fitness level, you can focus on the scenery instead of navigating the trails yourself.

Discover the beauty of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains on a guided day hike from Brașov, with routes suited to different experience levels.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Brasov, Bucegi Natural Park, Piatra Craiului Mountains

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Piatra Craiului National Park

For tour option with Piatra Craiului you will visit the famous Piatra Craiului National Park. with stunning views and interesting limestone formations.

Bucegi Natural Park

for Bucegi Mountain tour option you will visit The Bucegi Mountain taking an interesting path along it's trails.

Ciucas Mountain

for Ciucas Mountain Option you will take a day hike in Ciucas Mountain with interesting rock formation closer to the peak.

Fagaras Mountain

For Fagaras Mountain tour option you will be impressed by the majestic rocky Fagaras Mountais. Easy access up to Balea Lake along the winding Transfagarasan highway.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Brașov 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfer with air-conditioned vehicle
Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
Public transportation - Train ticket included (if we go by train)
Pick-up from your location
Drop off to your location

What's Not Included

Lunch
Piatra Craiului National Park fee

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
The standard hiking route takes about 4-6 hours;
This is also the route that we use for the guaranteed departure tour.
Alternative routes can be chosen together with the guide and the fitness level of the hikers.
The Private Tours can extend from 3-4h to 7-9hours. The hiking routes taking more then 6h will require additional costs/hour.
We recommend to bring snacks for the day hike; can also be purchased with the guide, before the start on the trail.
During the hike, there is the option to arrive at a mountain hut that provides tea, soup and main course.
Meeting for pickUp is in the old town square, near the pedestrian crossing, in front of Benetton store.
Difficulty level of the tour can be adapted together with the guide to fit your needs and fitness level.

Logistics