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 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
Explore Romania's Piatra Craiului National Park on a day trip from Brasov
See the Zarnesti Gorge, learn local shepherding, and taste traditional food
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Piața Sfatului 38, Brașov 500025, Romania
🗺️ Instructions: 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
Things to know
Accessibility:
Not suited for wheelchair users
Not suited for children
Not suited for pregnant people
Fitness requirement
Moderate fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
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
Inclusion ✅
Pick up and drop off transport
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Lunch
Refreshments
Water
Gratuities
Entrance ticket
About your host
Active TravelWe toffers unique private and small group tours from general touring to wildlife viewing, to wilderness trips around Romania. Our main goal is to promote responsible, sustainable and durable tourism in Romania.
Association of Ecotourism in Romania (AER) Certification: A System of Certification in Ecotourism – a mechanism that puts into practice the basic principles of ecotourism – to ensure nature conservation and sustainable development of local communities through tourism.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.