Mountain Climbing in Romania: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Since the Carpathian Mountains stretch throughout the entirety of Europe’s twelfth largest country, there are plenty of excellent mountain climbing adventures to choose from.

At 2.544 meters in elevation and situated in the very center of the country, Moldoveanu Peak, is Romania’s tallest mountains and most popular mountain climbing destination. The most popular routes to its summit takes climbers over the Viștea Mare, which at 2.527 meters in elevation, is the country’s third tallest mountain.

Negoiu Peak, which is located nearby to Moldoveanu in the Făgăraș Mountains, is Romania’s second highest mountain and another popular mountain climbing destination. Spending a long weekend in this part of the country should allow ample time to summit all three of the country’s tallest mountains.

While summer is the most popular season for mountain climbing, many guides also offer trips in the winter. Winter climbing in Romania is ideal preparation for taking on higher and more difficult mountains elsewhere in Europe and the world.

**Stunning scenery **

Romania is home to some of Europe’s most stunning scenery. Heading out on a mountain climbing trip in the Carpathian Mountains yields incredible views of rugged peaks, verdant slopes and spectacular glacial valleys. It is also not an uncommon sight to come across medieval castles, while traversing Carpathian mountain ridges, which adds to the sense of adventure.

See the bears

The Carpathian Mountains are home to plenty of wildlife you won’t see farther west in Europe. Among the most spectacular are bears. Take the chance to see these rare and fascinating creatures when you visit the wilds of Romania. Many tour operators will get you as close as is safe and give you the chance to see these animals in their natural habitats.

Avoid the crowds

Climbs in the Carpathian Mountains are a lot like ascents in the Alps. There are plenty of challenging routes with stunning views at their end. However, one of the big differences is how much empty the Carpathians are. You won’t get the feeling that you are being crowded off the mountain when you come here. Enjoy empty summits and large tracts of people-free wilderness. Get away from it all.

During the summer, the Carpathian Mountains offer perfect conditions for climbing. Average daily temperatures range from 13 °C to 18 °C. Temperatures tend to be a bit cooler during the autumn. The summer, however, is also the wettest time of year. Autumn both tend to be a bit drier.

Any trip to Romania will likely begin with a flight into Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP). You can get here via a direct flight from most major European airports. From here, it is easy and scenic to take a train up into the Carpathian mountains and on to your final destination.

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May to September, but mani guides offer winter mountain climbing trips as well.