'''Piatra Craiului National Park''' is in Brasov of Romania.
Understand
The park is one of Romania's most important national parks. It dates back from 1938. It has a core area of 4879ha and a buffer zone of 9894ha. Official website: [http://www.pcrai.ro/engleza/vizitarea_istvizitare.html]
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Rare species: Dianthus callizonus, Hesperis nivea, Minuatia transilvanica, Leontopodium alpinum.
Climate
Get in
Access points are: Zarnesti (easy to reach from Brasov), Dambovicioara, Bran (Inima Reginei, Magura village), Moeciu, Fundata and Sirnea.
Have a look at this timetable: [http://www.pcrai.ro/engleza/vizitarea_acces.html]
Fees/Permits
Get around
See
Visitors center near Plaiul Foii, 1km from Zarnesti.
Rare species
The Zarnesti Gorges
Cerdacul Stanciului
Zaplaz
Dambovicioara Cave
Do
Hikes on the mountain trails inside the Piatra Craiului National Park (various degrees of difficulty)
Visit the virgin forests
Walk the educational trail of the Piatra Craiului National Park
Brown bear observation (from an enclosed observatory) March - November
Trips with mountain guides for wildlife observation (deer, chamois, cappercaille), identifying various wildlife species tracks in the field
Rock climbing with specialized guides
Visit the mountain villages Magura and Pestera and the traditional sheepfolds, tasting traditional products
Visit the Bran Castle, the Rasnov Fortress and the Brasov Old Center
Horseback riding
Horse carriage / sled strolls
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
There are bears in this national park. Do not camp in the wild. Do not walk in the forest during the night.
Get out
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