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At 2,505 m (8,219 ft), Omu is its highest point. [1] To the east, the Bucegi Mountains have a very steep slope towards the popular tourist destinations in the Prahova Valley, such as Bușteni and Sinaia. At a higher elevation is the Bucegi Plateau, where wind and rain have turned the rocks into spectacular figures such as the Sphinx and Babele.
- Natural Attractions in Bucegi Mountains
- Why Is The Romanian Sphinx in Bucegi Mountains So Popular
- Popular Hiking Trails in Bucegi Mountains
- Where to Stay in Bucegi Mountains
- How to Get to Bucegi Plateau
Due to the versatile local geology, the fauna and vegetation are also very diverse. A number of endangered plants and flowers are to be found in the rocky valleys, such as the edelweiss flower and the white ivy. The Bucegi Natural Park is home to more than 3500 animal speciessuch as the wood grouse, the rare and beautiful black chamois, brown bears...
Probably the most visited attraction in all the Romanian Mountains is the Bucegi Plateau.Situated at over 2000 meters, the plateau is accessible by cable car from the Busteni resort in Prahova Valley. The main attractions of the plateau are its spectacular figures made of rock. The most popular one is the Sphynxwhich resembles the man-made Egyptian...
Probably one of the most accessible trails in the Bucegi mountains is the forest walk to the Urlatoarea Waterfall from Busteni resort. It’s best done on a hot summer day, because the forest is so nice and cool. Not to mention damp. Even in summer, there are small water springs watering the ground. If you are confident about your physical condition ...
For accommodation, there are many hotels and mountain cabins in Bucegi massif: Padina cabin, Malaiesti cabin, Pestera Hotel, Omu cabin. But do keep in mind that some of the mountain refuges or mountain huts you come across while hiking may not offer the best conditions for staying the night. So make sure to plan ahead when hiking. There are also ca...
Access to the Bucegi Natural Park is possible from multiple directions: the national roads through the towns close to the park - Sinaia, Predeal, Azuga, Bran, Busteni, Moroieni, Rasnov, or Moieciu de Sus and Moieciu de Jos. You can also find boarding in any of these locations, and they are more than happy to have you. You can opt for villas, hotels...
Mar 13, 2021 · Omu Peak (2507 meters) is the highest point in Bucegi and is only 37 meters shorter than Moldoveanu (Fagaras Mountains) - Romania's highest peak. Hiking to Omu Peak from any side of the mountain takes about 6-8 hours.
Omu is the highest peak on the Bucegi Plateau, topping out at 2,500 m (8,202 ft). The trail to the summit conveniently passes all of the park's most famous sights, plus many amazing alpine views. If you approach it from the valley in Bușteni, you’re in for a colossal ascent— just over 1,616 m (5,302 ft) of elevation.
May 4, 2018 · The Omu’ Peak – is the highest peak in the Bucegi Mountains (2505 meters), but also the most populated. The Bucegi Massif lies between Prahova Valley and Ialomita Valley. On a clear day from this peak, you can even see Bucharest.
Aug 1, 2022 · If you’re feeling adventurous, the Bucegi Plateau has more up its sleeve. Take a short walk and see The Heroes’ Cross, the world’s tallest summit cross, the Ialomița waterfall, Romania’s 6th tallest peak, the Vârful Omu crest, the Babele rock formations, and much more.
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Moldoveanu peak 2.544 m (vârful Moldoveanu) and Negoiu peak 2.535 m (vârful Negoiu). Both trails start from Balea Lake (Balea Lac), which is the highest point on the Transfagarasan road (one of the most beautiful roads in Romania and in the world).
