8 Days Trekking Tour - Reaching the highest peaks in Romania: Moldoveanu Peak (2544 m) & Negoiu Peak (2535 m)
8 Days Trekking Tour - Reaching the highest peaks in Romania: Moldoveanu Peak (2544 m) & Negoiu Peak (2535 m)
8 Days Trekking Tour - Reaching the highest peaks in Romania: Moldoveanu Peak (2544 m) & Negoiu Peak (2535 m)
8 Days Starting and ending in Sibiu International Airport
Visiting: Sibiu, Cabana Barcaciu, Cabana Negoiu, Negoiu Peak, Cabana Podragu, Poenari Citadel, Curtea de Argeș, Cozia Monastery
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XXX3
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 20
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Meat, Special diet on request.
Tour operated in:
English , GermanTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
The Fagaras Mountains (Mun?ii Fagara?) have been one of the best known and most popular Romanian hiking areas since the end of the 19th century. The Fagaras Mountains are the highest in the Romanian Carpathians: the Moldoveanu peak measures 2544 m. The over 50 km long main ridge can be praised with a total of eight peaks over 2500 m high. At the same time, there are more than 50 glacial lakes, of which the Balea Lake / Lacul Bâlea is the largest with around 4.6 ha. Today you can get to it very easily on the Transfagara?an high road, which was built in the 1970s, and although the Transylvanian north side of the Carpathian Mountains has steeper valleys than the Wallachian south side, it has long been more accessible for tourists. However, several new hiking trails have been marked on the south side in recent years.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Individual Arrival To Sibiu
Location: Sibiu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Individual flight to Sibiu. Reception at the airport and group transfer to the pension in the old town. Depending on the flight booked, there may still be time to explore on your own in the beautiful old town of Sibiu. It is only a 10-minute walk from your pension to the upper town with its three squares and many sights. During dinner together in a traditional restaurant, you will later discuss the upcoming trekking tour with your mountain guide and receive the latest information.
Day 2 : First Stage Of Trekking In Fagaras From Poiana Neamtului Hut To Bărcaciu Hut
Location: Cabana Barcaciu
Accommodation: Barcaciu hut in the mountains.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you drive to Cabana Poiana Neamtului (706 m) at the foot of the Fagaras Mountains (travel time approx. 1 hour). Your trekking tour starts here. First, you hike along the Râul Mare stream, later the path winds uphill through beautiful forests. Shortly before your goal, the 1500m high Bărcaciu hut, the forest clears and you can enjoy the beautiful view of the valley with the Olt river (walking time approx. 3 hours).
If you want, you can climb up to the high plateau after a short break. There is a small lake on the large mountain pasture and there is an excellent view of the surrounding mountains and the peak of the Negoiu.
Day 3 : Second Trekking Stage In The Fagaras Mountains To The Negoiu Hut
Location: Cabana Negoiu
Accommodation: Negoiu hut in the mountains.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
First, you climb up to the Scara (2306 m). Here again, a great panorama opens up over the highest mountains in Romania. The subsequent descent takes you to the Scara (2146 m). The further hiking trail along the edge of an open valley basin and towards the Șerbota is particularly spectacular. Shortly before the 2331-meter high Șerbota peak, turn off and go down to the Negoiu hut (1546 m), where you spend the night.
Day 4 : Third Trekking Stage In The Fagaras Mountains To Lake Balea With Ascent Of The Negoiu, The Second Highest Peak Of Fagaras
Location: Negoiu Peak
Accommodation: Hut ih the mountains.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ascent to the 2535 meter high Negoiu with crossing from the Cleopatra and standing on the second highest mountain in Romania. From there, climb through the Strunga Doamnei (women's fireplace) and hike to Lake Călțun (2135 m). From there it goes over the 2390 meter high Laițel and the Paltunu peak to Lacul Bâlea (2034 m, Lake Balea). The mountain hut is located directly on the lake in a picturesque valley basin. Here you will meet the escort vehicle with the main luggage
Day 5 : Fourth Stage In The Fagaras To The Podragu Hut
Location: Cabana Podragu
Accommodation: Podragu hut in the mountains.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You go up from Lake Balea to Șaua Caprei (goat peak, 2315 m). From there you hike along Lacul Capra (Goat Lake), where there is a monument to the avalanche victims. The spectacular path between the Portița Arpașului peak and the Arpașu Mic peak (2461 m) is secured with chains. He is also called La trei pași de moarte (The Three Steps from Death). But don't worry, this passage can also be mastered by every sure-footed hiker. We continue to the Arpașu Mic and Arpașu Mare peaks (2468 m). On the way you will pass the memorial stone for the climbers Prof. Richard Nerlinger and Herta Ruzicska, who died here in 1934. After the descent to Lake Podu-Giurgiului, you will go to the 2307-meter-high Podragu peak and the Podragu hut.
Day 6 : Fifth Trekking Stage With Climbing The Highest Mountain Of Fagaras, The 2544 Meter High Moldoveanu And Descent Into The Valley
Location: Poenari Citadel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It goes to the roof of Romania and past some of the highest mountains of the Fagaras: Târâța (2414 m), Ucea-Mare (2434 m) and Ucișoara (2418 m). The fascinating panorama is astonishing again and again. Your ascent to Moldoveanu begins on the third highest mountain in the Carpathian Mountains, Viştea Mare (2527 m). Just a short ridge and you are on the Moldoveanu, the highest mountain in Romania at 2544 meters. After a rest you hike down to Transylvania. You spend the night in a hotel near the Poienari Castle.
Day 7 : Return To Sibiu With A Stop At The Vidraru Reservoir, At Poienari Castle, In Curtea De Argeș And At The Cozia Monastery In The Charming Olt Valley
Location: Curtea de Argeș, Cozia Monastery
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
First, there is an opportunity to take a look at the impressive, 166-meter-high and 305-meter-long dam of the Vidraru dam. Then you drive to the Dracula castle Poienari, where in 1462 Vlad III Draculea hide from the Tartars and Turks. From the valley lead 1480 steps to the castle on the hill. Another stop is planned in Curtea de Argeș, one of the oldest cities in Romania. It was the first capital of the principality of Wallachia. Through the delightful Valea Oltului (Old Valley) it goes to Manastirea Cozia. The monastery is richly decorated and many unique frescoes adorn the interior of the church. The day ends comfortably with a dinner in Sibiu.
Day 8 : Guided City Tour In Sibiu And Individual Return Journey
Location: Sibiu, Sibiu International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Before you are taken to the airport, a guided stroll through Sibiu awaits you. The very beautiful old town with its narrow streets in the lower town and the many representative buildings in the upper town shows you the multifaceted history of the former capital of Transylvania.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 x overnight (double room with private bathroom in the pensions and hotels + mattresses in the huts).
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transport in a modern air-conditioned minibus from / to Sibiu Airport, according to the program, including all taxes, parking and road fees
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Meals – Full Board
7 x breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes at the hotels/guest houses and mountain huts; 7 x dinner (3-course menu and water) in local restaurants or in the mountain huts according to the program; 6 x packed lunches for lunch
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Fully Guided
English-speaking, trained hiking guide from / to Sibiu Airport, according to the program, including meals and overnight stays
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Luggage transport Sibiu - Balea Lac and back on day 4
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Entrance Fees
Tickets according to the program schedule
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Information material: map with the Fagaras Mountains, city maps, etc.
What's Not Included
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International Travel
Flight tickets (arrival / departure)
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Cancellation insurance
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Alcoholic beverages or other private costs (souvenirs etc.)
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Photo fees
Optional Extras
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Single room supplement
for the accommodation in Sibiu
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Supplement
for a private tour
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes. The supplement for individual tour is
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