Author: andreea

The Retezat owes its name to its most characteristic peak: the flattened top of Retezat Peak (2482m) is a landmark that can be recognized from afar – Retezat means ‘cut off’.  According to legend, a giant chopped off its top in the distant past, resulting …

Hiking trail: Bratei Hut – Leaota Peak (2133 m), 4h  The Leaota Mountains, part of the Carpathians, are a unit with pronounced massivity, tied closely to Bucegi Mountains. Unlike the mountain group in which it is included, in terms of petrography, Leaota Mountains represent a …

There is no doubt that Braşov is one of the best bases in Romania for mountain lovers. The Saxons called it Kronstadt for good reason: the city is quite literally crowned with a ring of forested hills that develop into mountains.  As you venture further …