Romania

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Romania - by Dragos

The dominant mountain range of Romania are the Carpathians, a geological formation which it shares with a number of neighbouring Central and Eastern European countries, and is the largest mountain system in Europe after the Alps. In fact the Carpathians consist of several interconnected mountain ranges to form a 1500km long arc. The Fagaras mountain ridge has the highest Carpathian peaks inside Romania, only surpassed in height by the High Tatra in Slovakia. Among the Fagaras is Romania's highest mountain Moldoveanu (2553). Also good for hiking are the Bucegi mountains further south, the mountains of Transylvania, the Apuseni mountains, and both Rarau and Ceahlău mountains in Moldavia towards the east.

Hiking is a popular passtime in Romania. There are marked and unmarked trails, signposts and mountain huts. However, maps and guidebooks, although existent in Romanian and German, are not easy to come by. Long distance hiking trails exist following the Fagaras ridge, and also in the Bucegi mountains. European long distance trails E3, E4, E7 and E8 are meant to cross Romania, but none of these are actually there today, nor in any foreseeable future.

Hiking season for the highest trails starts from early July. There are many mountain huts, but if you seek freedom of movement, it may be a good idea to bring your tent and camping gear.

Trails

Regions

Books

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2020
  • The Mountains of Romania: Trekking in the Carpathian Mountains
  • This guide describes 27 short treks of 2-6 days and 10 day walks in the mountains of Romania. Although there is a slight focus on Transylvania, most of the main massifs are included, with chapters covering the Mountains of Maramures, the Eastern Carpathians, the mountains around Brasov, the Fagaras, the region between the Olt and the Jiu, the... Read more
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2020
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2020
  • Wandelgids The Mountains of Romania - Roemenië | Cicerone
  • This guide describes 27 short treks of 2-6 days and 10 day walks in the mountains of Romania. Although there is a slight focus on Transylvania, most of the main massifs are included, with chapters covering the Mountains of Maramures, the Eastern Carpathians, the mountains around Brasov, the Fagaras, the region between the Olt and the Jiu, the... Read more
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United Kingdom
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
  • Reisgids Rumänien - Roemenië | Michael Müller Verlag
  • Uitstekende reisgids over dit specifieke deel van Duitsland. Veel goede beschrijvingen van cultuur en geschiedenis maar ook vele praktische wetenswaardigheden. Der weiße Fleck auf der tou­ris­ti­schen Land­kar­te Eu­ro­pas schil­lert in Wirk­lich­keit bunt. So in den re­stau­rier­ten Alt­städ­ten Sie­ben­bür­gens mit ihren präch­ti­gen... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
  • Rough Guide - Romania
  • The Rough Guide to Romania is the definitive guidebook to one of Europe's most fascinating, scenic, and enigmatic countries.A full-color introduction highlights all the must-see sights, from the wilds of the Carpathian mountains to the marvelous Delta wetlands, and references the country's many unique festivals. Two full-color sections describe... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
2016
  • Rough Guide - Romania
  • The Rough Guide to Romania is the definitive guidebook to one of Europe's most fascinating, scenic, and enigmatic countries.A full-color introduction highlights all the must-see sights, from the wilds of the Carpathian mountains to the marvelous Delta wetlands, and references the country's many unique festivals. Two full-color sections describe... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
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United Kingdom
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Netherlands
  • Walking the Woods and the Water
  • In 1933, the eighteen year old Patrick Leigh Fermor set out in a pair of hobnailed boots to chance and charm his way across Europe, like a tramp, a pilgrim or a wandering scholar. The books he later wrote about this walk, A Time of Gifts, Between the Woods and the Water, and the posthumous The Broken Road are a half-remembered, half-reimagined... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
  • Walking the Woods and the Water
  • In 1933, the eighteen year old Patrick Leigh Fermor set out in a pair of hobnailed boots to chance and charm his way across Europe, like a tramp, a pilgrim or a wandering scholar. The books he later wrote about this walk, A Time of Gifts, Between the Woods and the Water, and the posthumous The Broken Road are a half-remembered, half-reimagined... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
  • Reisgids Trotter Roemenie | Lannoo
  • Goede informatieve gids met nadruk op praktische informatie om rond te reizen. Echter ook aandacht voor cultuur en geschiedenis. Geschreven met prachtige Belgische humor, oorspronkelijk Franse gids. Het echte verhaal achter de klassieke trekpleisters Tips om de verborgen parels buiten de platgetreden paden te verkennen Verrassende anekdotes en... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
2017
  • Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria
  • Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Absorb the vibrant landscape by hiking the Carpathians, relax on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, or experience the kaleidoscope... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
2017
  • Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria
  • Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Absorb the vibrant landscape by hiking the Carpathians, relax on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, or experience the kaleidoscope... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
  • Reisgids Romania & Bulgaria - Roemenië en Bulgarije | Lonely Planet
  • De perfecte reisgids voor zowel de georganiseerde als de zelfstandige reiziger. Naast een algemene inleiding van het land / streek vol met praktische informatie over hoe je er het beste kunt reizen: slapen, eten, vervoer, excursies ... alles kun je er in vinden. Engelstalig. Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria is your passport to all the most... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
  • Reisgids Transylvania - Transsylvanië | Bradt Travel Guides
  • De enige reisgids over Transsylvanië! Een goede, vooral praktische reisgids met veel info over overnachten, eetgelegenheden, vervoer, maar ook wandelingen. Daarnaast nog aandacht voor achtergronden als geschiedenis, cultuur en landschap. Sober uitgevoerd, maar complete reisgids. Transylvania is a wild, wooded, intensely romantic region, filled... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
  • ROMANIA & MOLDOVA 1
  • A guide to the cheap skiing, good trekking and culture of Romania andMoldova. The book includes: a historical, political and cultural background;concise Romanian language section; coverage of outdoor activities; andinformation on getting around and finding places to stay and eat. Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • ROMANIA & MOLDOVA 1
  • A guide to the cheap skiing, good trekking and culture of Romania andMoldova. The book includes: a historical, political and cultural background;concise Romanian language section; coverage of outdoor activities; andinformation on getting around and finding places to stay and eat. Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Retezat Mountains
  • Retezat Mountains in Romania on a detailed, contoured and GPS compatible, waterproof and tear-resistant map at 1:50,000 from Bel Alpin, highlighting local hiking trails, plus brief descriptions of 29 selected routes provided on the reverse, and a road map of the surrounding area.The map has contours at 20m intervals with additional relief... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • EuroVelo 6 - Danube Bike Trail - Budapest to the Black Sea 8-Map Set
  • The Danube Cycle Route from Budapest to Constanta on the Black Sea coast of Romania, part of the EuroVelo 6, in set of eight compact maps at 1:100,000 from Huber Verlag. The main route and its variants or local detours are clearly highlighted to distinguish them from the surrounding roads, with the overprint indicating stretches on poor or... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Retezat Mountains Bel Alpin Tourist Map
  • Retezat Mountains in Romania on a detailed, contoured and GPS compatible, waterproof and tear-resistant map at 1:50,000 from Bel Alpin, highlighting local hiking trails, plus brief descriptions of 29 selected routes provided on the reverse, and a road map of the surrounding area.The map has contours at 20m intervals with additional relief... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Romania Michelin
  • The Michelin national road map of Romania at 1:750,000 scale is best suited to trip & route planning. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads and some smaller local roads. Unsurfaced roads and tracks and some major footpaths are also shown. The map... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart Muntii Parang - Parang Mountains | Dimap
  • Goede wandelkaart van een specifiek deel van Roemenie. Ondanks het feit dat dit voormalig Oostblok-land nog een hoop heeft in te halen, zijn deze detailkaarten van een uitstekend nivo. Voorzien van alle noodzakelijke informatie voor wandelaars: hoogtelijnen, hutten, wandelpaden (al dan niet gemarkeerd). Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart Rarau-Giumalau - Roemenie | Dimap
  • Goede wandelkaart van een specifiek deel van Roemenie. Ondanks het feit dat dit voormalig Oostblok-land nog een hoop heeft in te halen, zijn deze detailkaarten van een uitstekend nivo. Voorzien van alle noodzakelijke informatie voor wandelaars: hoogtelijnen, hutten, wandelpaden (al dan niet gemarkeerd). Summary in Romanian, Hungarian and... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart Region of Cluj and Vladeasa (Kalotaszeg) | Dimap
  • Region of Cluj and Vladeasa (Kalotaszeg) 1:70.000 wandelkaart - DiMap met hoogtelijnen en hutten Verschillende wandelroutes zijn op de kaart gemarkeerd. Natuurgebieden en beboste gebieden zijn aangegeven and symbolen laten zien waar grotten, watervallen, bronnen, hotels, campings en bezienswaardigheden te vinden zijn. Op de achterzijde van de... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Retezat Mountains Dimap Hiking Map
  • Retezat Mountains at 1:50,000 in a series of detailed contoured maps covering popular hiking areas of Transylvania published by Dimap, one of Hungary’s leading publishers specializing in mapping of that region. The maps show local hiking routes and provide tourist information such as campsites, places of interest, etc. Many titles include... Read more
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