Small-Group Piatra Craiului National Park Hiking Tour from Brasov

8 Hours

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Overview

Hike among the spectacular Carpathian Mountains on a guided, small-group tour of Piatra Craiului National Park from BraÃˆÂ™ov. Follow one of two routes on a 5- to 6-hour hike through alpine meadows, fragrant forests and country villages that seem untouched by time. See the cavernous Zarnesti Gorge, and learn about the traditional rural industries of cheese-making and shepherding. Refuel with hearty Romanian fare at either a mountain hut or a local village. Numbers are limited to eight people for a personalized hiking experience.

Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience
Full-day hiking tour in the Piatra Craiului National Park from BraÃˆÂ™ov with an expert guide
Trek through the spectacular scenery of Romania's Carpathian Mountains
Choose from two 5- to 6-hour routes depending on weather and your group's experience
See the Zarnesti Gorge and traverse scented forests and alpine meadows
Stop at a mountain hut or the rustic villages of Magura and Pestera for lunch
If time allows, visit Bran Castle, known as Dracula's Castle, on the way back to Brasov

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What To Expect

Situated among the craggy peaks of the Carpathian Mountains, Piatra Craiului National Park offers a chance to experience Romania's scenic beauty and rural ways of life that remain largely unchanged by the 21st century. Make your way to central BraÃˆÂ™ov to meet your local guide, and climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle for the 1-hour drive to the park.Along the way, learn about the area's geography and history, and decide with your small group which of two hiking routes you'd like to take, depending on weather conditions and the group's abilities. Expect to cover 6 to 9 miles over 5 or 6 hours, including a stop for lunch. See Itinerary below for a detailed description of each route. After your hike, you have the option to stop at the fairytale-like Bran Castle on the return drive to BraÃˆÂ™ov (own expense). If the group agrees, explore the grand Gothic halls and turrets of this hilltop fortress, which has ties to the inspiration of the Dracula legend.ItineraryMountain Villages Route - Easy to Moderate Walk through Piatra's wooded lower slopes, absorbing the breathtaking views on route. See the Zarnesti Gorge, meadows and shepherd's huts, and as you trek, spot wildlife and learn how the locals eke out a living farming sheep and making cheese.Stop at two villages, Magura and Pestera, and watch the villagers go about their daily tasks. Snack on any lunch you've brought with you or have lunch (own expense) at a guesthouse, choosing from simple fare like bean soup or polenta. After around 5 to 6 hours of hiking, drive back to BraÃˆÂ™ov.Mountain Hut Route - Moderate to Hard Trek into the mountains through forests, valleys and meadows. Cross the Zarnesti Gorge and visit a sheep farm (June and September only) to learn about local shepherding and try some sheep's cheese.Stop for lunch (own expense) at a mountain hut, savoring dishes such as buiz - polenta with cheese. Or, refuel with any snacks you've brought with you.

Small-Group Piatra Craiului National Park Hiking Tour from Brasov

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