Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brașov, Romania

📍 Brașov, Romania

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DurationFull-day

FitnessModerate

CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

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Overview

Explore the pristine Piatra Craiului National Park on this private 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. The tour grade is rated T1 or T2 by the Swiss Alpine Club, depending on the route we choose. T1 - Hiking. Path well paved. Terrain is flat or slightly sloping, with no danger of falling. Doable with sneakers. Orientation without problems, even without a map. T2 - Mountain hiking. Path with continuous route and balanced slopes. Terrain is partly steep, with the danger of falling not excluded. Some sure-footedness. Trekking shoes are recommended. Elementary orientation skills required.

What you will be doing

The Stone (Piatra)

The name of the mountain came from one of the citadels built by the Hungarian Kingdom as a customs, control and protection point in the 14th century. The citadel's name in German was Königstein. The locals called the mountain

Piatra Craiului National Park

Explore Romania's Piatra Craiului National Park on a day trip from Brasov

Hike through the forests, meadows, and valleys of the Carpathian Mountains

We'll complete a rigorous route suited to the small group's ability level

Zarnesti Gorge

See the Zarnesti Gorge, learn local shepherding, and taste traditional food

Things to know

AccessibilityNot suited for wheelchair users | Not suited for children | Not suited for pregnant people

Fitness levelModerate

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

Dress warmly: Compulsory sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes, warm clothes recommended
Route may be changed without notice due to weather conditions
Not recommended for people with back problems or heart conditions

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Pick up and drop off transport
Tour guide

❌ Not included

Lunch
Refreshments
Water
Gratuities
Entrance ticket

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Piața Sfatului 38, Brașov 500025, Romania

Instruction: Meeting point: The Council's House, Piața Sfatului 38, Brașov 500025, Romania. On departure the guide will hold a signboard for you. Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Brasov city. If you require this service please contact us at hello@kodamatravel.com

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.

Your host

This tour is operated by Active Travel.

Pay securely online. Your tour is operated by our vetted local partner, and Kodama Travel acts as booking agent. We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen delays, cancellations, and medical emergencies.

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