4 curated Hiking spots in Romania, each with its own note and source.
Alba · Best time: May–Oct · All levels
Two long-distance routes cross the range: the red one over 39.5 km in 12–13 hours, the blue one over 62.5 km in 21–22 hours, so at least two days. Shorter are the karst loops on the Padiș plateau, such as Cetățile Ponorului at 12 km in 5 hours. Many are closed in winter, and the Bohodei route is one-way only.
Sources: Administrația Parcului Natural Apuseni (RNP Romsilva)
Prahova · Best time: Jun–Sep · All levels
The nature park covers 32,500 hectares; its high point is Vârful Omu at 2,505 m, with the conglomerate formations Babele and the Sphinx on the plateau. Entry costs 10 RON per adult, stays valid for three months and is sold online or in cash from rangers. The Bușteni visitor centre opens May to October, Saturdays and Sundays 9am–3pm only.
Sources: Administrația Parcului Natural Bucegi
Hunedoara · Best time: Jun–Sep · All levels
Romania's first national park counts 50 summits above 2,000 m, with Peleaga at 2,509 m, plus 54 permanent glacial lakes; Bucura spans 8.9 hectares. Fourteen marked routes are signposted. A ticket is required, tents only in designated areas, open fires and cycling on hiking trails are prohibited.
Sources: Administrația Parcului Național Retezat, Administrația Parcului Național Retezat, Administrația Parcului Național Retezat
Siebenbürgen · Best time: Year-round · All levels
Piatra Craiului National Park lies in Brașov county: the limestone ridge stretches 25 km and reaches 2,238 m at Piscul Baciului, and the ridge routes demand stamina. Easier is the Prăpăstiile Zărneștiului gorge at 3.9 km, today a dry valley — carry your own water. A ticket costs 10 Lei for seven days.
Sources: Administrația Parcului Național Piatra Craiului, Administrația Parcului Național Piatra Craiului, Poiana Brasov Travel, GoKid.ro