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Bucegi Mountains Natural Park
Best time to visit
June to September for the mildest weather and blooming alpine meadows. September is best for clear visibility and fewer visitors.
Budget tips
The park costs 10 lei (about 20 SEK) per person to visit. The cable car up from Sinaia costs 70 lei round trip, pay cash for the best price as card fees may apply.
Recommended for
Hikers and mountain enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, Nature lovers, Adventure travelers
Plan your visit
Half day to full day
About
Quick facts: Here you'll find 18,000 hectares of wild nature with Europe's largest population of ibex, over 300 animals strong. More than 100 kilometers of hiking trails wind through limestone formations shaped by wind and water over millions of years.
Highlights: In the middle of the park stands Babele, a mushroom-shaped rock weighing over 200 tons and balanced on a small stone base. After a storm in 1888, dozens of trees were blown off the top, suddenly revealing these strange formations that had been hidden for centuries.
Insider tips
- Take the cable car to the top but walk down via the Jepilor trail for the best view without getting out of breath.
- Photograph Babele and the Sphinx at sunset when the rock formations get a golden glow.
- Pack a rain jacket regardless of the weather forecast, the weather can shift from sun to fog in ten minutes.
- Avoid weekends in July and August when the cable car queue can be over two hours long.
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