Hiking in Romania

[bearman]

hi guys!

A few friends and I are off hiking in Romania in April for 10 days, we are heading for the Brazof/Bicaz areas. I was just wondering if anyone had been before and if anyone had any; advice, tips, anecdotes,recomendations or warnings

Ta very much!

 

[sandbender]

"...Brazof/Bicaz areas..."

That will Braşov I'm guessing. Which is a good place to get out to the Fogaras mountains, fantastic scenery, good walking, really quite appalling amounts of litter around the various mountain huts and lodges.

Be aware that there are bears in the heavily forested lower slopes. Be prepared for all seasons in one day (just like Scotland). The people are for the most part friendly and helpful, outside the city few will speak English.

Braşov (also known as Brassó or Kronstadt) is a nice city, don't judge it by the area around the train station, if you are staying there try to get digs near or in the old city.

This chap, Andrei Buta, has written a 'visual guide' to the mountain paths, it would be worth grabbing a copy, he may also be able to provide contact details for mountain rescue, bus companies etc.

I have not been to the Bicaz Canyon but I'm told that it is very beautiful, have fun.

 

[Kepis]

stay away from the Plum Brandy

 

[bearman]

That will Braşov I'm guessing. :

lol thanks-spelling has never been my strongpoint (should have looked it up i guess) thanks for the tips Sandbender!