8-Day Piatra Craiului Mountains Trek with Bran Castle and Monasteries

8 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Climb the natural fortress of stone of the Piatra Craiului Mountains, surrounded by a green belt of forests and modest but picturesque localities where the true...

Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Challenging · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Brasov, Piatra Craiului Mountains · Languages: English, German, Romanian

Know before you go: Season: April-October.; A very good physical condition is required.

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What's Included

Tour guide in English and German
Camping

Not Included

Food
Drink
Transport
Souvenirs

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Brașov, Bran and Dracula's Castle

Today, the tour starts with visits to Brașov and Bran, including Dracula's Castle. Brașov Bran Visit Dracula's Castle Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions Travel time: 8 hours.
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Day 02

Enter the Piatra Craiului Mountains

Today's highlights include Bran, Moeciu, the Cave of Bats, and Chalet Curmatura. Bran Moeciu The Cave of Bats Chalet Curmatura Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions Travel time: around 6 hours. Level difference: around 800 m. Altitudes: Bran (750 m), Chalet Curmatura (1,470 m). Travel distance: around 25 km.
3

Day 03

Hike to Peak La Om and the Piatra Craiului Ridge

Today's highlights include Chalet Curmatura, Peak La Om, the Piatra Craiului Ridge, Grind Shelter, and a return to Curmatura Chalet. Chalet Curmatura Peak La Om Piatra Craiului Ridge Grind Shelter Curmatura Chalet Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions Travel time: around 8 hours. Level difference: around 600 meters. Altitudes: Chalet Curmatura, Peak La Om (2,237 m), Grind Shelter (1,620 m), Chalet Curmatura (1,470 m). Travel distance: around 20 km.
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Day 04

Travel to Chalet Plaiul Foii

Today's highlights include Chalet Curmatura and Chalet Plaiul Foii. Chalet Curmatura Chalet Plaiul Foii Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions Travel time: 4 hours. Level difference: around 600 meters. Altitudes: Chalet Curmatura (1,470 m) and Chalet Plaiul Foii (850 m). Travel distance: around 20 km.
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Day 05

Head to Chalet Garofița Pietrei Craiului

Today's highlights include Chalet Plaiul Foii and Chalet Garofița Pietrei Craiului. Chalet Plaiul Foii Chalet Garofița Pietrei Craiului Travel time: around 5 hours. Level difference: 300 m. Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions. Travel distance: around 20 km. Altitudes: Chalet Plaiul Foii (850 m), Chalet Garofița Pietrei Craiului (1,085 m).
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Day 06

Exit the Piatra Craiului Mountains to Rucăr

Today's highlights include Chalet Garofița Pietrei Craiului and Rucăr. Chalet Garofița Pietrei Craiului Rucăr Travel time: around 5 hours. Level difference: 300 m. Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions. Travel distance: around 20 km. Altitudes: Garofița Pietrei Craiului Chalet (1,085 m), Rucăr (687 m).
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Day 07

Rucăr and the Stone Monasteries

Today's highlights include Rucăr, Nămăiești Monastery, and Cetățuia Monastery. Rucăr Nămăiești Monastery Cetățuia Monastery Travel time: around 7 hours. Level difference: 300 m. Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions. Travel distance: around 40 km. The trip is made by bus.
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Day 08

Cetățuia Monastery, Corbii de Piatră and Return to Brașov

Today's highlights include Cetățuia Monastery, Corbii de Piatră Monastery, and Brașov. Cetățuia Monastery Corbii de Piatră Monastery Brașov Travel time: around 5 hours. Level difference: 300 m. The trip is made on foot and by bus.