This epic and memorable 6-day hiking tour in the Southern Carpathians of Romania is led by AGMR-certified guides, who will take you through some of Romania’s most spectacular scenery, with huge mountains, tranquil lakes and majestic glaciers dominating the landscape.
Private
Carpathian Mountains
6 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
The Southern Carpathians are one of the most famous mountain ranges in Eastern Europe, and I will guide you as we spend 6 fun-filled days traipsing and travailing around them, taking in and admiring some of the best scenery that Romania has to offer, with the myriad of mountains, lakes, glaciers, forests and lagoons taking the breath away.
The Southern Carpathians are a cluster of mountain ranges located in the South of Romania, and are the second-highest group of mountains in the overall Carpathians. They are known for their lush green vegetation and forestry, as well as the wide array of flora and fauna present within**.**
Our trip begins on day 1 when we drive from the city of Cluj-Napoca to Carnic, at the base of the mountains, where we will then undertake a hike around the surrounding Retezat National Park, widely considered the finest national park in Romania.
Days 2 and 3 are devoted to longer hikes, with the magnificent Peleaga Mountain Top (2509m), Galesu Lake and Valea Rea (The Bad Valley) providing some absolutely jaw-dropping views and settings.
Day 4 is when we shift from the Retezat Mountains to the Fagaras Mountains, with the onward drive to Balea Lake via the Transfagarasan road regarded as one of the most gorgeous driving routes in the world.
The penultimate day is spent tackling a long yet rewarding hike to the Caltun Lake and Negoiu Peak, the second-highest peak in the country at 2535 metres, and a spot with picturesque and lovely sweeping panoramic views out over the countryside below.
We finish our adventure on day 6 when he head back to Cluj-Napoca, having explored and admired one of Romania and Eastern Europe’s true beauties.
This truly is a glorious way to discover the raw natural beauty of Romania – book now and you won’t regret it!
– Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Carnic
– See Corvin Castle
– Hike in Retezat National Park
– Hike around the Retezat Mountains
– Hike to Galesu Lake and Valea Rea (The Bad Valley)
– Drive to Balea Lake via the Transfagarasan road
– Hike to Capra Lake
– Hike to Caltun Lake and Negoiu Peak
– Return to Cluj-Napoca
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Hi and welcome to my Explore Share profile, the starting point for your hiking tours on Transylvanian trails! I'm Marius, a Tourism Agency Founder and Director, International Mountain Leader (UIMLA), IML instructor and vice-president of SGLM (Romanian mountain leader association) with over 10 years of experience in guiding and organizing trips in Romania and also worldwide. I have guided more than 2000 clients from over 35 countries, in several days hiking tours, backpaking tours across the Carpathians but also through Europe and Nepal.
Professionalism, responsability, true competence and love for nature are my main values which guide me in my life and also in my work. I graduated Philosophy at Babeș Bolyai University in Cluj Napoca and as we speak I am following a Master Degree in Psychology, with focus on Eco-Therapy and the effects that nature has on our wellbeing.
This beeing said, please let me know if you have any questions, as all the tours are flexible based on your specific desires and looking forward in meeting you!
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SGLM | UIMLA
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