Bears, lynxes, wolves – and woods as far as the eye. The largest contiguous forest area in Europe in Romanian Carpathians are home to about one-third of each wild lynx and wolves in Europe and even 50% of European brown bears. On hikes and trekking tours can be observed that large carnivores in their natural habitat.
The Carpathian Mountains are a paradise for nature and outdoor activities. As one of the few remaining European forests home of the Romanian Carpathian forest covering an unparalleled variety of plants and animals. Particularly the National Park Piatra Craiului, In German “King Stone” called, is with its unspoilt countryside and the picturesque mountain peaks was an ideal destination for hiking.
Trekking in the mountains Piatra Craiului
The Piatra Craiului Mountains consists of an approximately 25km long Kalksteinzug that runs across the main ridge of the Carpathian Mountains in the north-south direction. Caves, gorges, cliffs and bizarre rock formations give the mountain range whose highest peak “La Om” 2238m achieved a spectacular appearance. On both sides of the mountains stretches one of the most beautiful Nature parks the country in the late spring you can immerse yourself in a sea of flowers in September and wander through in bright autumn colors glowing woods. Each season has its own charm, but just to observe Bears should arrive in summer, while the traces of Wolves, Peep or Game however, may very well follow in the winter.
Tourist of Piatra Craiului National Park is relatively well developed. Various active and nature holidays in specialized Tour operators offer guided hikes and know when and where the bears can be best observed from a high seat. On your own, you can wander through the park, however, should in advance with the rules for visitors to familiarize themselves. As a starting point for several days Trekking Tours or Day hikes to the small town Zarnesti in the north of the mountains or in and around the park settled traditional villages as Magura, Pestera, Ciocanu and Sirnea serve, in which one in quite comfortable Pensions can stay. Within the park there are also Campsites and simple Cabins, As well as emergency shelter for severe weather or other emergencies surprised hikers.
Cultural attractions in the area
Who besides the traditional life in the mountains in Piatra Craiului villages more the Transylvanian culture want to know, come to the vicinity of national parks much opportunity. Bran Castle, Known as a home Dracula, Can be reached by a hike of Zarnesti and religious buildings are also well represented. In the nearby city of Brasov is located with the Black Church a magnificent piece of Gothic architecture and the impressive Castle Church Prejmer of a trip is worth it.