Romania

Transfăgărășan Highway

Image: Transfăgărășan Highway, North of the pass Highlights Useful information to successfully plan an exploration of the Transfăgărășan Highway in Romania. Time of Visit:  September 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description The Transfăgărășan Highway, officially known as DN7C, is one of Romania’s most iconic roads, winding through the rugged Făgăraș Mountains in the southern …

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Sinaia

Image: Peles Castle Highlights How to visit the mountain town of Sinaia as a day trip from the capital city of Bucharest, Romania.   Time of Visit:  September 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights (in Sinaia) Description Sinaia is a charming mountain town nestled in the Prahova Valley of Romania. Surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains, Sinaia …

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Bucura Lake

Image: Bucura Lake. Highlights – A day hike to scenic Bucura Lake in the Retezat National Park in Western Romania.   Time of Visit:  August 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Bucura Lake is a glacial alpine lake in the heart of Retezat National Park.  It is the largest lake in the park and also …

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