Romania · HIKING & TREKKING

The 15 Hiking & Trekking Trips in Romania That Earn Their Price

42 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $68

Every Romanian itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 hiking & trekking trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov - Choosing between the easier and harder routes
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Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

1.Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Escape Brașov for a guided Carpathian hike with flexible routes, mountain villages, optional Bran Castle, and practical advice for every fitness level.

“Being winter, my friend and I were the only ones on the tour and were essentially treated to a private guided tour! Our guide Chris allowed us flexibility in essentially designing our own tour and resulted in a lovely, personalised day out! A great way to spend the day exploring the area.”

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Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges - Pickup from Cluj-Napoca and the small-group advantage
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Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

2.Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $78

Review of Cluj Tours’ Turda Gorge via ferrata: beginner-friendly climbing, mountain views, safety gear, transfers, and practical tips.

“It was the afternoon and evening after a rain, and it was absolutely stunning. Some fog was in the gorge, and the sunset was insane. Guide was super nice and had lots of knowledge for the trip and for surrounding areas. I would recommend being physically fit for this activity, as it was somewhat difficult at points. Climbing and hike was so cool.”

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Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery - Private - The 1,480 steps to Poenari Fortress
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Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

3.Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Review of a private Bucharest day trip to Curtea de Argeș, Poenari Fortress, and Vidraru Dam, with mountain views and Vlad the Impaler lore.

“An amazing trip - Fantastic views and great guide. Picked up on time and we visited all the spots on the itenerary plus Victor gave me a tour within the city centre too!”

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Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch - A mountain walk, not a casual stroll
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Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

4.Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $68Best value

Hike the Cindrel Mountains from Sibiu, enjoy a Transylvanian brunch at MGS Cabin, and hear local stories on this small-group outing.

“Es war eine wunderschöne Wanderung mit einem sehr leckeren Frühstück / Brunch. Alex hat interessante Geschichte über Sibiu und Umgebung erzählt, wir würden gerne den Tour jederzeit wiedermachen.”

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Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas - What the five-hour hike feels like
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Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

5.Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of Brasov’s Carpathian day hike: flexible routes, expert guides, mountain views, hut meals, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Our original plan was to go to Fagaras mountains but due to the unexpected snowfall the road was closed and we needed to change our plans. Piatra Craiului offered a nice option to hike on a different type of mountain. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side, the fog hided the mountains and we couldn’t do the whole trail. The lunch break at the hut was anyway really nice. And on the way back we hiked through a very impressive gorge! In spite of the weather circumstances our guide Ovidiu did his best and the hiking was a great experience! He was a reliable, nice and professional guide! Also…”

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Private Daytrip Hike to Bucegi Mountains - Leaving Bucharest at 9:00 a.m.
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Private Daytrip Hike to Bucegi Mountains

6.Private Daytrip Hike to Bucegi Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $300

Review of the private Bucegi Mountains hike from Bucharest, with Zănoaga Gorge, Scropoasa Lake, waterfall views, guide tips, and value advice.

“The day we went we drove through thick fog and arrived in a downpour. Alex offered to drive us to the lake and waterfalls rather than hike in the rain. We were dead set on hiking so we hiked. The hike is moderately challenging and through a beautiful forest along the gorge. The color of the lake, even in the rain, was beautiful. We then hiked to the waterfall which was truly beautiful. Alex provided a wonderful lunch and snacks along the way. He filled us in on information about the area. As we returned on the hike the sun came out to warm us up and give us a…”

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Day Hike PRIVATE - Piatra Craiului National Park - The five-hour walk and its changing scenery
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Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

7.Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $96

Review of a private Piatra Craiului hike from Brasov, with Zarnesti Canyon, flexible routes, private transport, guide tips, and practical advice.

“Fantastic day hiking . Paul my guide was excellent , knowledgeable and friendly. The hike was in beautiful mountains with stunning views and the Forrest was amazing too . Would recommend”

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Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

8.Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $100

Review of a private Brasov tour to Bran Castle and Pestera village, with mountain hiking, local food, guide details, costs, and practical tips.

“Really enjoyed the tour. Ramona was very knowledgeable and my son and I really enjoyed the stories and the scenery. Hike and mountain village was our favourite part and we got to try some good Romanian desserts and coffee ☕️”

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Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park - A sensible stop at Cabana Curmătura
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Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park

1 day CARPATHIAN PEAKS & CHALETS hike - Starting in Brașov and reaching the trail
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1 day CARPATHIAN PEAKS & CHALETS hike

10.1 day CARPATHIAN PEAKS & CHALETS hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $72

Hike the Carpathian Mountains from Brasov to Curmătura Chalet and Zărnești Gorges with a friendly guide, mountain views, and hotel pickup.

“Easy hike to the chalet with possibility to eat there. Nice guide with good English language skills.”

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CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE - The 600-meter zipline and the first rush
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CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE

11.CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review the Cluj Adventure Tour to Turda Gorge, with a 600-meter zipline, guided hike, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.

“Such a dmfantastic day full of adrenaline! I had really good time hiking and exploring the area going on a round guided tour with the fantastic tour guide Tudor. Tudor goes much more extra miles for you to help and accommodate you and makes you feel safe in the wild nature. The zipline was ana amzing experience and very refreshingnafter the hike. I am definitely going back for more tours with Tudor 😊”

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Vladeasa Peak and Bride's Waterfall Day Hike - Reaching Vlădeasa Peak at 1,836 Meters
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Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

12.Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $132

Review of the Vladeasa Peak and Bride's Waterfall hike from Cluj, with mountain views, picnic lunch, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“Tudor was just absolutely amazing, doing this winter hike in Vladeasa with Tudor was the best hike we had done in quite some time”

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Bulgaria -Private Tour - Caves, Waterfalls, Hiking, National Park - Krushuna Waterfalls: the prettiest walking stop
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Bulgaria -Private Tour – Caves, Waterfalls, Hiking, National Park

4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park - Day one: the wilder side of the Bucegi Mountains
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4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park

14.4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,070

Review of a four-day Carpathian trek from Brasov through Bucegi and Piatra Craiului, with mountain villages, local food, guides, and practical tips.

“I made the 4-day active tour as sole client with Bogdan as guide, who picked me up in his car and drove us to Magura. He also delivered me back at my hotel in Brasov at the end of the tour. . The routes followed tracks taking in the Curmatura and Grind huts and the rocky side of Piatra Craiului. I was very pleased with the routes we made although the tracks were often continuously steep in difficult forest trails, equally demanding on leg muscles both up and down. We typically made about 16 km and 600-800 m altitude in 5-7 hours. The weather was cool and occasionally damp. One…”

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Private Hiking to Bucegi Natural Park from Brasov - Walking through the Malaiesti glacial valley
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Private Hiking to Bucegi Natural Park from Brasov

15.Private Hiking to Bucegi Natural Park from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $110

Hike from Brasov through Malaiesti Valley to Bucegi’s 2,000-meter plateau with a private guide, mountain views, and flexible trail options.

“The hike was stunning, the weather was on our side and Adrian our host planned a route that was tailored to what we wanted from out hike. We came across a beer along the way, and Adrian was great at keeping us calm and giving us space between the bear to watch this amazing animal being in their natural habitat. We spent a full day exploring and we got to visit two peaks. All the colours from the trees were at the beggining of changing colour so we got so many beautiful pictures along the way.”

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