Published: 13 Feb 2020 Edition: Second Pages: 416 Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 2.2cm
Weight: 450g 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.