1+ day Hiking around the Prahova Valley, near Sinaia (Baiu Mountains)

I invite you to join me on a day hike around the Prahova Valley, near the town of Sinaia in Romania, just 140 km from Bucharest. I will take you to the highest peak of the Baiului Mountains (1895m), in a 8 or 9-hour trip with great views all around, walking through wild forests and alpine meadows. In winter, the trip would require snowshoes, but the views are even better!

If you prefer, an easier route is also possible, using the gondola to gain altitude. Also, if you want to spend 2-3 days in the mountains, there is a lot to see in the area, so we can talk about it!

The Baiului Mountains are easier to climb than the neibouring Bucegi Mountains, and you can see more than five mountain ranges from the top. Once you are there, you can easily walk on the main ridge if the weather is good, enjoying  the view of stunning landscapes.

This trip is available all year long, but the best time to come would be May-June, for the flowers, September- October for the autumn colors of the forest and better weather conditions, and during all winter.

Up on the crest of the mountain the weather can be tough sometimes, with fog, strong wind and, in winter, snow storms, but we will adjust the trip depending on the weather, to keep the group safe. But in good weather, the views from up there will make it worth the effort!

If you come to the area one day in advance, you can visit Sinaia and Peles, the royal palace, or Busteni, a small mountain town, and you can find accomodation all around, in order to meet early in the morning for a full day out on the trails.

We will meet in Poiana Tapului village, near Sinaia. From there we will have about 4-5 hours of hiking to the highest peak of Baiului Mountains (1895m). In clear weather, we will be able to observe the more rocky Bucegi Mountains, but also other mountains around.

The ascent will be part walking through the forest, part through an alpine meadow. There is a positive altitude difference of about 1000m. If the weather is good, we can easily walk on the main ridge of the mountain. After that, we will descend on a different trail to Sinaia. Overall we will have about 7-9 hours of hiking, on marked but also unmarked trails.

No technical abilities or equipment is requiered for this trip, however the 1000m climb means you need to be in a decent physical shape, in order to be able to enjoy the trip.

So what are you waiting for? Just send me a request and come join me on this day hike! We will spend a great day in the Baiului Mountains.