Trekking and walking in the Carpathian Mountains
Guidebook to walks and multi-day treks in the Carpathian mountains of Romania. Includes routes in the Maramures and Bucovina regions, Piatra Craiului ridge, and the Retezat and Fagaras mountains.

Romania’s mountains offer a stunning mix of dramatic peaks, hidden valleys, alpine meadows, and remote forests, making the country one of Europe’s last great wildernesses. Walkers can choose from multi-day treks through the Carpathians or shorter day hikes, all set amid landscapes where wildlife roams freely, and traditional villages preserve centuries-old culture. From the towering Bucegi and Fagaras Mountains to the wild Retezat and Apuseni ranges, these trails showcase a wide variety of scenery and challenges suitable for walkers comfortable with self-sufficiency or staying in mountain huts.

This Cicerone guidebook, The Mountains of Romania, brings together the practical information, route detail, and expert insight needed to explore Romania’s mountains with confidence. Covering 37 walks—from day hikes to multi-day traverses—it provides clear route descriptions and mapping. Both long-distance walkers and those planning shorter trips will find essential advice on logistics, accommodation, and seasonal conditions, making it a comprehensive resource for discovering the country’s rugged landscapes.

• 25-day walks through the Romanian mountains range from 11 to 24km and can be enjoyed in 5–8 hours. Each has detailed route descriptions and 1:100,000 mapping, allowing you to anticipate terrain, distances, and daily challenges
• 12 treks are also described, which range from 13 to 99 km, including popular routes with a network of mountain huts (including Cabana Dochia, one of the best huts in the country) and remote backpacking trails, ideal for experienced hikers seeking solitude
• Walks cover the Maramures Mountains, Eastern Carpathians, Brasov, Fagaras Mountains (including Moldoveanu Peak, Romania’s highest mountain), Retezat Mountains and more
• Advice on seasonal conditions, weather, wildlife, and safety ensures walkers can plan trips at the best time of year and navigate Romania’s mountains responsibly
• Downloadable GPX files are available so you can walk through Europe's last known wilderness with confidence, knowing you have a digital navigation option

Providing clear routes, maps, accommodation details, and seasonal guidance, this guidebook equips walkers to plan safe, rewarding adventures across Romania’s mountains, whether on a single-day outing or a multi-day trek.