Top Experiences in Piatra Craiului National Park

Each participant will drive by rotation a 4x4 car, prepared for the roads that cross the mountains. Off road route in Bran area and Piatra Craiului National Park.

Your adventure will begin in the morning, when your guide will collect you from your hotel in Brasov. After a brief drive to Zarnesti, you'll arrive at the starting point. A moderate hike through the breathtaking Zarnesti Gorge will lead you to La Table meadow, a key junction for the area's various routes.

From there, you'll continue your ascent until you reach Grind refuge, located at 1600 meters above sea level. Take a moment to rest and appreciate the magnificent scenery that surrounds you.Next, you'll travel along the main ridge until you arrive at La Om peak, the highest point in the massif. From this incredible vantage point, you'll be able to capture stunning photographs of the nearby mountains.

Following your exhilarating climb, you'll return to Grind refuge before being driven back to your accommodation in Brasov, where you can reminisce on your unforgettable experience in Piatra Craiului.

After filling our canteens with the pure water of the Botorog Fountain, we will go to the impressive Gorges of Zarnesti, with its more than 100 meters high. We will go up through the forest to the valley and from there we will continue to Cabaña Curmatura where we will make a break to eat. After the stop, we will go down the Zanoaga plain to reach the starting point following a different route.

In the morning, the guide will pick you up from your accommodation.

You will be going to Plaiul Foii, a magical place at the feet of Piatra Craiului's mountains.

As you go forward to explore the hidden beauties of Piatra Craiului , you continue your way up to Umerii Pietrei Craiului and Marele Grohotis, two spots where you can enjoy outstanding panoramic views!

Afterwards, we are gonna head back to eat some delicious traditional lunch at the hut. We are going to relax, have some tea, or why not, a sip of palinca and share some stories with the other travelers!

When you feel like you are warm enough, you are going outside with the guide and learn some fun and exciting winter skills such as: testing the snow to prevent an avalanche, properly using the winter gear, lighting up a fire in the snow ... and yes, you can do some snow angels as well! :)

After the fun training, you will say goodbye to your fellow travelers at the hut and go back with the group to your car.

This tour is awarded by the ECO-ROMANIA ecotourism certification scheme from 14.11.2023 until 13.11.2026!

UPDATE: 20.07 / 17.08.24 and 4 people booked for 11.05.2024. In case you book for one of those dates we offer you a special discount - 15% OFF!

A perfect way to discover the real life in the mountain villages from the bottom of Piatra Craiului National Park and Bucegi Natural Park. Provide awesome nature and rural culture experiences, a vision for ecotourism that brings people into contact with nature, not in conflict with nature. Sustainable, local, eco tour! The beauty of Romania lies in its countryside!

Bran Castle aka Dracula's Castle, Rasnov Fortress and trekking in Piatra Craiului National Park. The tour starts/ends Brasov.
The trek is a medium one, except the part when/if we climb the highest peak of National Park: we spend 2 days in one of the most beautiful mountains of Romania, Piatra Craiului National Park.

This small group tour takes you straight to the heart of rural life in Romania. See some local houses, visit  the Bat Cave, take a trek through the local mountain forests, and learn about a way of life that’s slowly disappearing. Also, we can visit Bran Castle a.k.a Dracula's Castle, in the morning.

This one day tour first takes you to the impressive Bran castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Later, you will enjoy a beautiful hike in Piatra Craiului National Park, have lunch at a mountain hut, and take in the stunning views.
Other options for hiking, which depend on the weather, might include hiking in some rural areas, exploring the rolling hills and observing the locals doing their daily chores.

Small-group tour - 1 day in Bucegi Mountains and 2 days in Piatra Craiului National Park, one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania.

This is an "Eco-Romania" certified program!

The Ecotourism Certification System has been developed in partnership with Green Cross Romania and co-funded by the Environmental Partnership Foundation.

1 day in Bucegi Mountains and 2 days in Piatra Craiului National Park, one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania.

The trek is a medium one, except the part when we climb the highest peak of National Park: we start from Brasov, we end in Brasov - we trek between 5 - 8 hours, we make a stop to an authentic sheep farm for a "special" lunch (from June to September), we cross the authentic mountain villages from the bottom of the mountains, depending of the weather and you we climb the highest peak of the National Park (2238), we cross very nice gorges.

We stay 3 nights at the same guesthouse.

If you're an outdoor lover and are thrilled at the idea of spending the whole day outside, this trip is for you! Discover one of the most beautiful National Parks in Romania, the Piatra Craiului National Park. It's filled with canyons, mountain cabins and limestone ridges. Prepare for an easy to moderate hike, which will take us up to the Curmatura Cabin. The foods they serve are delicious! We can either eat there or you can bring your lunch with you. After lunch, we start descending towards the Prapastiile Zarnestilor Canyon, a marvelous area with impressive views, like those described in a fairytale.

A private day hike on the nearby mountains of Bucegi, Fagaras, PIatra Mare, Ciucas .. each with spectacular views, breathtaking scenery & great memories
Piatra Craiului National Park - magnificent limestone formation turns the whole area into an amazing location for unforgettable day hikes or multi day hikes. The long Spinal like main ridge is 22 km long. Loose rocks on some parts.
Bucegi Natural Park - besides the sheer drops on all sides, the Bucegi Plateau at over 2000m alt. is pretty flat where you can find the rock formations of Sphinx and the Biddies. Hikes on both sides are really spectacular.
Fagars Mnt - glacier valleys and the highest Moldoveanu peak at 2544m; Continuous main ridge for ~60km. MultiDay Hikes available.
Piatra Mare - famous for the "7 ladders" canyon.
Ciucas Mnt - mystic rock formations and pleasant walk with great views.

Prior to departure, the guide will talk with you about every option and will make appropriate decision for the route to follow.

A Walk Between an Empire and a Kingdom!

Get to know one of the Transylvanian villages at a leisurely pace. Get close to the real character of the mountain villages as you enjoy a relaxing rambling day trip with beautiful scenery and a network of trails that could be rewarding to explore on foot.

Located at a-one hour drive from Brasov, it's a great place for all kinds of outdoor activities – among them walking, the activity you experience with our licensed guides.

The rolling hills afford wide views over the entire region with stunning landscapes of the mountains: Bucegi Natural Park, Piatra Craiului National Park, Postavaru Massif.

Whilst many of the villages in the area are heavily visited, it is possible to walk here and experience real authentic village life.

The walking grade is easy to moderate, in a round trip for walkers looking to explore a corner of Transylvania way off the tourist trail.

After our 10-12 km hike a well deserved lunch awaits for us at a local guesthouse.

This guided day hike brings you closer or into the heart of most beautiful mountains of the area. Each mountain has several hiking routes for all levels from easy, medium to difficult hikes. Prior to departure, the guide will talk with you and will make appropriate decision for the best route to follow.
Piatra Craiului National Park - magnificent limestone formation turns the whole area into an amazing location for unforgettable day hikes.
Piatra Mare Mnt - at not more than 1h walk we reach the famous "7 ladders" canyon where water "washed" the way through the rocks forming a very narrow canyon.
Ciucas Mnt - Starting the hike from a high point, the nearby road passes at 1135m alt. We continue to hike towards the peak along the ridge line
Fagaras Mnt - From the glacier lake there are a few good options for day hikes around the lake with stunning views
Bucegi Natural Park - use of cable car from Busteni/Sinaia to hike along the flat Plateau
Hike over the rolling hills near Bran Castle

The best route will be chosen together with the guide.
Can be:
- An easy walk in the forest culminating with exploration of the famous “7 ladders” canyon.
- Piatra Craiului National Park - route starts near Zarnesti and takes hikers into the heart of the mountain, giving time for a refreshing tea (soup) at the mountain hut at 1400m. alt
- Bucegi Natural Park - use of cable car from Busteni/Sinaia to the flat Plateau is the heart of Bucegi Mnt. It offers us easy walking from Cota 2000 to Babele or The Biddies, rock formations carved by nature. Nearby we take pictures with the well known "Sphynx" and we find out that the inner energy of the mountain is searched by lots of hikers
- Ciucat Mnt - Starting the hike from a high point, the nearby road passes at 1135m alt. we continue to hike towards the peak along the ridge line.
- Fagaras Mnt - there are a few good options for day hikes around Balea lake with stunning views.
- a gentle hill walk over the rolling hills around Bran Castle

Descover Sirnea's authentic charm on guided tours with premium electric bikes. What makes this activity unique? Firstly, we're in Romania's first tourist village, known for its stunning landscapes. Secondly, our eco-friendly bikes offer comfortable exploration of hidden gems, accompanied by passionate guides. Experience the beauty of Sirnea sustainably.

Travel throughout Romania in a small group tour of a maximum of 8 travelers.
Explore Transylvania's wild beauty and uncover the myths and legends of one of the most popular regions in Romania! Taste artfully cooked Romanian dishes local food in a quaint atmosphere and rest your bones in an authentic Romanian accommodation! Meditate in a miraculous Temple and take those perfect selfies next to a Glacier Lake!

This guided day hike brings you closer or into the heart of most beautiful mountains of the area
On each mountain there are a few available hiking routes for all levels from easy, medium to difficult hikes. Consider a min. of 4-5h for a day hike extendable to 8-10h choosing private departure on a longer route. Prior to departure, the guide will talk with you about every option and will make appropriate decision for the route to follow

Piatra Craiului National Park - the host of our guaranteed departure day hike. Route starts near Zarnesti and takes hikers into the heart of the mountain, giving time for a refreshing tea (soup) at the mountain hut at 1400m. alt. The return path can have an extension hike to reach one peak with great panoramic views. As Piatra Craiului is the mountain with the most challenging marked trails of Romania, there are several alternative unforgettable routes for day hikes available for the private tour, taking you to the highest peak or along the main ridge.

"Piatra Craiului" is one of the rockiest mountains in Romania. The canyon "Oratii" is part of it. The program combine the adrenaline of descending its spectacular 80m with the wild beauty of the landscape.

This winter tour of Transylvania is available from January until March and combines the awesome landscapes of rural Transylvania with medieval cities and world heritage sites of one of the most visited region of Romania. A visit to the Ice Hotel along Transfagarasan Scenic Road can be considered the highlight of your tour in Romania.

Explore the pristine Piatra Craiului National Park on this private day hiking tour from Brașov. With an expert guide, head to Romania’s Carpathian Mountains and follow one of two 5- to 7-hour routes, according to the weather and your group’s preferences. Depending on your route, cross the narrow Zarnesti Gorge, walk through forests and meadows, learn about local industries such as mountain shepherding and cheese-making, and visit mountain villages or a mountain hut for a rustic lunch. Numbers are limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience. Entrance fees not included.

The name of the mountain came from one of the citadels built by the Hungarian Kingdom, as a custom, control and protection point, at the southern border of Transylvania, at the bottom of the mountains, at the end of XIV century. The name of the citadel in German language was Königstein.

The locals called the mountain The Stone (Piatra).