Hiking in Romania
If you want to get your head around Romania’s geography, think of it as a perfectly rounded stone. And one that stands out because it has a unique pattern carved all the way through it. In Romania, this carving is the Carpathians which are otherwise known as the Transylvanian Alps. Our Romania walking holidays crack open this stone for you, revealing layer after layer of luscious and rugged landscapes. You get a chance to go hiking in Piatra Craiului National Park or the Făgăraș Mountains, both of which are in the heart of the southern Carpathians. And also in the heart of traditional mountain life here. Which is why on many of our self-guided hiking tours, you get to stay in locally-owned guesthouses, visit medieval monasteries and all in all, have a transformative Transylvanian experience.
Our walking tours in Romania
Walking in the Carpathian Mountains
Via Transilvanica: Medieval Castles and Villages of Terra Saxonum
Best of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains on foot
The Painted Monasteries of Romania
Walking in Transylvania and the Carpathian Mountains
Carpathian Mountains and the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina
Walking in Romania: Transylvanian Castles and Villages
Transylvanian Alps Explorer
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Best time to go to Romania
Romania has got a wild, mountainous core cutting through it and, with that, some wild weather. So if you’re looking for some of Europe’s most colossal hiking, you need to check the forecast. We also have some top festival tips for a rousing finale to your Romanian rambles.
Where are the Carpathians, and what makes them so special?
It’s amazing that so many of us have to ask this question, given that they are one of the major mountain ranges in Europe, covering nearly 1,500km. And stretch through eight countries. Read on to get your head around this colossal range.
Which countries are leading in rewilding?
The rewilding movement is not only one of the most important ecological movements but also fascinating. Find out more about what makes landscapes and their habitats truly wild. And which places are hitting the rewilding nail on the head.
Tips on walking responsibly
Whether you are a committed outdoor adventurer or a newbie in our worldwide web of walking, here are a few ways to proceed with caution and respect on your next walking holiday.
Hiking holidays with some of the best mountain walks
Hiking in the Alps, Carpathians or Pyrenees, to name but a few, is to experience poetry in motion. If you have a need to escape to mountains, keep reading for some of the most exquisite elevated trails, for those seeking moderate or more strenuous adventures.
