The Carpathian Mountains are blessed with plenty of beautiful scenery. From green mountain slopes, covered in Europe’s most pristine and intact forests, to craigy peaks and gorgeous mountain meadows, there are plenty of different scenes to see all in the course of a single day. Various natural and national parks provide excellent opportunities to see rushing rivers and spectacular waterfalls too.
Country Code:
+40
Language:
Romanian
Best time to visit:
April to October
Currency:
Romanian leu (RON)
How to get there:
Any trip to Romania will likely begin with a flight into Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP). You can get here via a direct flight from most major European airports. From here, it is easy and scenic to take a train up into the Carpathian mountains and on to your final destination
What’s the weather like?
During the summer, the Carpathian Mountains offer perfect conditions for climbing. Average daily temperatures range from 13 °C to 18 °C. Temperatures tend to be a bit cooler during the spring and autumn. The summer, however, is also the wettest time of year. Spring and autumn both tend to be a bit drier
While Romania’s Carpathian Mountains provide numerous hiking activities all throughout the middle of the country, the coastline boasts plentiful hiking opportunities as well. The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve boasts one of the most diverse and lively natural areas in all of Europe. Plenty of wildlife as well as lovely lagoon and river ecologies combine to provide natural habitats for all types of fish species, birds and mammals. The shoreline farther south, nearby Constanța, is also home to lovely scenery and makes for an excellent hiking opportunities. Farther inland, various natural parks present unique perspectives over the Danube and allow for plenty of hiking opportunities through the country’s pristine and wild forests
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