Romania · HIKING & TREKKING

The 6 Best Hiking Trips in the Carpathians

6 tours  ·  from $79 a head

Piatra Craiului, the Bucegi plateau and the ridges above Brașov, most of them reachable and back in a day. These 6 are compared on distance, ascent and whether a guide is doing the navigating.

Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov - Choosing between the two hiking routes
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Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

1.Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Hike Piatra Craiului National Park from Brasov with a private guide, mountain views, rural villages, and an optional Bran Castle stop.

“Marian was the best! If you are thinking if you should book this, don’t hesitate and just do it. The landscape was breathtaking and the hike was enjoyable, even in the winter. I didn’t bring hiking poles, but luckily Marian carried extras for me. I even booked a 2nd trip them the next day!”

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Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges - What via ferrata means here
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Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

2.Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $78Best value

Climb Turda Gorge near Cluj on a beginner-friendly via ferrata with guides, safety gear, transfers, caves, bridges, and vast mountain views.

“Tudor was oure guide. We had an amazing klimb. We never did this before and we had a hard time, bud we made it! Good shoes would help us better. Beautiful memory en a lot of pictures. Thanks Tudor!”

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Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery - Private - Poenari Fortress and the 1,480-step test
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Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

3.Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Review of a private Bucharest day trip to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, and Curtea de Argeș Monastery, with mountain views and transfers.

“An amazing trip - Fantastic views and great guide. Picked up on time and we visited all the spots on the itenerary plus Victor gave me a tour within the city centre too!”

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Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas - From Brasov to Piatra Craiului National Park
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Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

Day Hike PRIVATE - Piatra Craiului National Park - Walking through Zarnesti Canyon
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Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

5.Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $96

Hike Piatra Craiului from Brasov with a private guide, tailored trails, Zarnesti Canyon views, and round-trip transport included.

“Valentin was good hiking guide knowledgeable in other areas as well. Beautiful views from top, pine meadows, deep canyon diverse hiking experience in Carpathian mountains”

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Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

6.Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $100

Explore Bran Castle and hike through Pestera Village on a private day trip from Brasov with guide Ramona, transport, and mountain views.

“Ramona is an excellent tour guide, offering a personalized hike through the mountains she knows so well. She is very knowledgeable of Romanian history, patient, and overall very cool. 10/10 would recommend.”

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