Trekking the Mountains of Romania
Trekking and walking in the Carpathian Mountains
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Trekking and walking in the Carpathian Mountains
This guide describes 27 short treks of 2-6 days and 10 day walks in the mountains of Romania. Although there is a slight focus on Transylvania, most of the main massifs are included, with chapters covering the Mountains of Maramures, the Eastern Carpathians, the mountains around Brasov, the Fagara?, the region between the Olt and the Jiu, the Retezat, the mountains of Banat and the Apuseni. Also included is an ascent of Moldoveanu, Romania's highest peak at 2544m.
There is a wealth of advice to help you plan your trip and organise the logistics of your walk or trek. Some routes avail of the network of mountain huts; others offer opportunities to camp in attractive wild locations. Overviews and a route summary table make it easy to choose an appropriate excursion. Each route includes clear description and mapping, as well as notes on accommodation and access (some can be accessed by public transport, although others require either pre-arranged pick-up or hitchhiking). There are fascinating insights into Romania's colourful culture and history and appendices containing hut listings, useful contacts and a helpful glossary.
The graded routes are as varied as Romania's diverse landscapes. They take in rolling hills, craggy karst peaks, glacial lakes and Europe's last virgin forests, with other highlights including Transylvanian castles, wooden churches, the Piatra Craiului ridge and the spectacular Sapte Scari (Seven Ladders) and Turda Gorges. Historic towns such as the medieval towns of Brasov and Sibiu and the spa resort of Vatra Dornei offer easy access to the mountains; other routes visit remote villages that have changed little over the centuries, where self-sufficiency is still very much the way of life. All in all, the guide is a perfect companion to discovering the unspoilt beauty of Romania's enchanting mountain regions.
A guidebook to a selection of 37 walks and short treks (of 2–6 days) in the mountains of Romania. Routes are graded by difficulty: popular routes have a good network of mountain huts, whereas more remote backpacking routes require complete self-sufficiency.
Day walks range from 11 to 24km and can be enjoyed in 5–8 hours. Treks range from 13 to 98km. The routes cover the mountains of Maramures, the Eastern Carpathians, the mountains around Brasov, the Fagaras Mountains, the region from the Olt to the Jiu, and the Retezat, Banat and Apuseni Mountains. Also included is an ascent of Moldoveanu, Romania’s highest peak.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping
- GPX files available to download
- Notes on access, accommodation and water sources for each day’s walking
- Accommodation listings for each mountain area
- Advice on planning and preparation , including kitlist, local transport and safety
Weight:
450 g
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Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781852849481
Pages:
416
Year of publication:
2020
Continent: Europe
Country: Romania
State / Province: Lazio
Region: Ostkarpaten, Banat, Südkarpaten, Rumänische Westkarpaten, Apuseni-Gebirge, Maramuresch, Rodnaer Gebirge, Fagara?, Retezat, Cozia-Gebirge, Bucegi
Places / Mountains / Lakes: Vârful Peleaga, Kronstadt, Moldoveanu, Piatra Craiului, Zarne?ti, Cindrel, Vârful Parângul Mare, Petro?ani, Prislop-Pass, Predeal, Bran, Vârful Pietrosul, Vatra Dornei, Salciua de Jos, Râ?nov, Cara?ova, Vârful Pietrosul Calimani, ?aua Vârtop, Platoul Padi?, Poiana Bra?ov, Refugiul Cârja, Bucura-See, Campulung Moldovenesc, Bora
