We’ve selected five of the best hiking trails and walking routes in Romania, using Wikiloc‘s GPS data to provide the most accurate trail maps.
They are all short-distance loop trails with an acceptable difficulty level, which makes them suitable for short breaks and day hikes, and for any kind of hiker or walker. You can download these GPS trails and waypoints from Google Maps.
Mount Ceahlău lies in the Eastern Carpathians and is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Romania, offering 7 well-marked trails and lovely views.
Located in the Făgăraș Mountains of the Southern Carpathians, Moldoveanu is the highest mountain in Romania. This route reaches it from the Vistea Valley.
The “Prince’s Stone” forms a narrow mountain ridge, which is considered one of the most beautiful sites in the Carpathians. The hike is tough but well worth it.
This route touches 3 great peaks of the Parâng Mountains: Stefanul, Mieru, and Mierutu. The area is crossed by the highest road in Romania, the Transalpina.
Inscribed in the World Heritage List as one of the painted churches of Moldavia, the Sucevița Monastery is surrounded by the gentle, rolling hills of Bucovina, a historical region of Central Europe divided between Romania and Ukraine.
Best time to go to Romania: May-Sep
Backpacker cost per day: 44 USD = 42 EUR
For more inspiration, check out our Romania Travel Guide.
Sources: some text excerpts from Wikipedia; GPS data from Wikiloc.
