Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas
Overview
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6 hours
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Carpathian Mountains.
Go for the guaranteed departure day hike Open Group tour on Wednesday in Piatra Craiului National Park, or choose a private day hike from one of the Mountains below:
Piatra Craiului National Park - Magnific lime stone formation, a paradise for wildflowers and Carpathian black goats.
Bucegi Natural Park - Dramatic cliffs, legendary rock formations, and sweeping alpine views, these mountains are known for their strange rock formations shaped by wind and time, like the iconic Sphinx or Babele.
Fagars Mountain - Glaciar valleys, the highest Moldovean peak at 2544m and a view above the famous Transfagarasan route.
Piatra Mare Mountain- The "7 Ladders" Canyon - the name comes from seven cascading waterfalls, which you climb using metal ladders.
Ciucas Massif - Mystic rock formations and abordable no matter the season, from colorful wildflowers in spring to snow-covered ridges in winter.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The standard hiking route takes about 5-6 hours;
This is also the route that we use for the guaranteed departure tour.
Alternative routes can be chosen together with the guide and the fitness level of the hikers.
the Private Tours can extend from 3-4h to 8-10hours. The hiking routes taking more then 6h will requre additional costs/hour.
We recommand to bring snacks for the day hike; can also be purchased with the guide, before the start on the trail.
During the hike, there is the option to arrive at a mountain hut that provides tea, soup and main course.
What To Expect
Say goodbye to navigating with a map enjoy having a personal guide on your side, to put together a custom route tailored to your experience level. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Carpathian Mountains. Go for the guaranteed departure day hike Open Group tour on Wednesday in Piatra Craiului National Park, or choose a private day hike from one of the Mountains below: Piatra Craiului National Park - Magnific lime stone formation, a paradise for wildflowers and Carpathian black goats. Bucegi Natural Park - Dramatic cliffs, legendary rock formations, and sweeping alpine views, these mountains are known for their strange rock formations shaped by wind and time, like the iconic Sphinx or Babele. Fagars Mountain - Glaciar valleys, the highest Moldovean peak at 2544m and a view above the famous Transfagarasan route. Piatra Mare Mountain- The "7 Ladders" Canyon - the name comes from seven cascading waterfalls, which you climb using metal ladders. Ciucas Massif - Mystic rock formations and abordable no matter the season, from colorful wildflowers in spring to snow-covered ridges in winter.
Options
PRIVATE Piatra CraiuluiNatPark
This is a private day hike in Piatra Craiului National Park. The guide is at your disposal, walking at your pace to experience the most of the day. Hike through Zarnesti Gorge and up to Curmatura Hut.
PRIVATE: Bucegi Natural Park
This is a private day hike in Bucegi Natural Park. You select the route from a large selection presented to you by the guide.
Standard Group:Piatra Craiului
Standard open group tour for any person with average fitness level. Route in Piatra Craiului Mnt. through Zarnesti Gorge, then up to Curmatura Hut with return over Piatra Mica Peak, or direct descent.
PRIVATE: Fagaras Mountain
This option is for a day hike in Fagaras Mountains. A circuit hike around Balea Lake and up to the main ridge offers us a great perspective over the highes Moldoveanu peak. Good equipment and fitness.
PRIVATE: Ciucas Mnt
The majestik Ciucas Mountains can be explored on a day trip starting from Brasov. Reach the peak and a refreshing drink at the hut before return to the car.
What‘s Included
Drop off to your location
Professional guide
Pick-up from your location
Piatra Craiului National Park fee (for the open group hike)
Lunch
Pickup points
Hotel Aro Palace
Bulevardul Eroilor 27 Brasov Romania
Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel, Brasov
Bulevardul Eroilor 23 Brasov Romania
Ambient Hotel & Restaurant
Strada Maniu Iuliu 27, Brasov Romania
Meeting points
Brasov
Brasov Romania
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great hiking!
Paivikki A,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our original plan was to go to Fagaras mountains but due to the unexpected snowfall the road was closed and we needed to change our plans. Piatra Craiului offered a nice option to hike on a different type of mountain. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side, the fog hided the mountains and we couldn’t do the whole trail. The lunch break at the hut was anyway really nice. And on the way back we hiked through a very impressive gorge! In spite of the weather circumstances our guide Ovidiu did his best and the hiking was a great experience! He was a reliable, nice and professional guide! Also the service from the tour operator in general was friendly and flexible, and they did their best to serve the customer.
Impressive trekking
mariamansueto,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unforgettable hiking day in Romania. Wonderful park. Thanks Emil for the assistance and guidance during the excursion. Definitely recommended.
Beautiful day hike
Lorraine F,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Went on a private day hike with our guide Eni. She was great to chat to and took us on a lovely route up through the forest and meadows to a chalet for lunch and then back through a gorge.
Beautiful Hike!!
Amber B,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Eni was a great hiking guide. She took us on an amazing challenging hike, which is what we wanted. Such a beautiful day! My suggestion, start the hike a few hours earlier so we can avoid the crowds.
Excellent Hike!
Carlene W,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good hiking shoes or boots are a must. Some parts are steep, but it’s totally doable. Views are excellent-I took so many pictures. There’s a chalet/hut at the top to rest. You can buy food or coffee, or there are places to rest and eat food you brought.
Varied, right amount of effort, great views
Dagmar H,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a very varied hike, for which you need a good condom and then be rewarded with great views of the landscape of the Carpathians and a very good view.
Would recommend
alicelJ9316MG,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great hike, probably my favourite activity from Brasov, Radu our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the local area and tailored the hike to our requests
Great hike! Perfect level of challenge.
Dawn,Jun 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great hike for us. A group of 3 in our 40’s & 50’s. Average health and regular exercise made this perfect for us. The terrain goes from pine forest roots, to meadow to rocky throughout. Hiking shoes are a must and bring water, there are refill stations along the way. Gabriel was our guide and he was fabulous at giving us options and checking with us along the way.
Great tour in the Romanian Carpates
Voyager45023679707,Nov 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One day before the hike I was contacted by the guide, Radu. We checked all the details, like time and gear. Radu planned a really beautiful tour according to the weather and time. We had a great hike, nice views and made it back in time without stress. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who wants to have a guided start into the Carpates or is looking for a challenging route.
Great!
deborahEyphrosyne,Aug 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Razvan is a great guide. We really liked this beautiful hike and the explanations from our guide. Thank you for a wonderful day
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