'''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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