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A cul de sac climb, but a truly awesome road, with an average gradient over 5.2% and climbing through expansive views of the Carpathian Mountains all the way, it's a real Romanian classic road ...
Coordinates: 45°26′44″N 25°27′22″E. The Bucegi Mountains (Romanian: Munții Bucegi [ˈmuntsij buˈtʃedʒʲ] ⓘ) are located in central Romania, south of the city of Brașov. They are part of the Southern Carpathians group of the Carpathian Mountains. At 2,505 m (8,219 ft), Omu is its highest point. [1]
- Why You Should Visit Bucegi Mountains
- Access Routes
- Hiking Trails in Bucegi Mountains
- Accommodation
The Bucegi mountainsare ideal for day hikes, trail running, scrambling, and alpine climbing. They offer breathtaking views and a wide range of trails suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers. There are a few huts where you can sleep or eat a hot meal. Camping is not permitted in the Bucegi Natural Park, but there are a few mountain refuge...
Bucegi Mountains are located in the eastern part of Southern Carpathians. You can reach their base in 2 hours from Bucharest and less than 1 hour from Brasov.This makes them some of the most visited mountains in Romania.
The Bucegi Massif is mainly composed of a main plateau and a number of secondary ridges. Hiking to the Bucegi summit - Omu Peak- takes between 6 and 8 hours from either side of the mountain. The Bucegi are much more compact than the Fagaras Mountains and are ideal for one to two day hiking trips.
Resorts near the Bucegi Mountains
The towns of Sinaia and Busteni, located 150 kilometers north of Bucharest, are the main resorts in Prahova Valley. At the western side of Bucegi Mountains, the towns of Bran, Rasnov, Moieciu de Sus and Moieciu de Josoffer plenty of accommodation options. The easiest way to book an accommodation is by using websites like booking.com but you will find many more options the local website www.turistinfo.ro.
Cabanas in the Bucegi Mountains
The word "cabana" means "chalet" or "hut" in Romanian. A "cabana" can range from a rustic hotel to a simple hut where you can sleep in bunk beds. In Bucegi Mountains, there are just a few huts where you can spend the night or just have a warm meal. A bed in a dorm room starts at 35-50 lei per night. The huts are usually fully booked on weekends, so make your reservation in time. During the summer, donkeys and horses transport supplies to the most remote chalets (such as Cabana Malaiesti). Dur...
Mountain refuges and shelters
If you prefer something more basic, you can spend the night in one of the Bucegi Mountains' refuges. Some are situated directly on top of the ridge. They are shaped like an igloo and made of a strong plastic material. There will be no food or water available, so you must bring your own. It can get quite cold at night, so you'll need a good sleeping bag to keep warm. The main refuges in Bucegi Mountainsare: 1. Tiganesti refuge(2195 m) in Saua Tiganesti saddle 2. Batrana refuge(2150 m), close t...
2 507 m. Bucegi Mountains. Bucegi (“ boo-cheh-djee ”) Natural Park is one of the premier destinations of the Transylvanian Alps. The park includes some of the highest peaks in the Southern Carpathians, set on a windswept alpine plateau above stunning canyons lined in sheer rock outcroppings.
Those visiting the Bucegi Natural Park can try one of the numerous mountain routes for hiking, cross-country cycling, climbing, trail running, rock climbing canyoning, or areas of speleological interest - all with varying degrees of difficulty.
Most walks in the Bucegi mountains (Munţii Bucegi) are easy day-hikes, with cable cars an alternative on the steeper sections. There are plenty of mountain cabanas, offering food and accommodation, and if you’re really stuck, maps show refuges and sheepfolds (refugiu and stână), where you may find shelter.
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