Piatra Craiului National Park
Parcul Național Piatra Craiului
A limestone-ridge national park west of Zărnești. The entrance gorge is an easy walk, while the high ridge is a classic Romanian hiking route.
Piatra Craiului is a jagged limestone ridge about 25 km long, rising to roughly 2,238 m. It is famous for its endemic pinks and for wildlife including brown bears, wolves and chamois. Ordinary visitors can enter the Zărnești Gorge (Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor) from Zărnești, where steep cliffs tower on both sides. The gentle trail takes about 1 to 2 hours. Experienced hikers can walk the ridge line, a full-day route with chain sections. Entry requires a small admission fee. Mountain weather changes quickly, and you should heed bear warnings. The park is about 35 km from Brașov.
Opening hours
Open all day (park tickets sold at the entrance)
Nearby sights
- Bran Castle
- Libearty Bear Sanctuary
- Râșnov Citadel
- Dino Parc Râșnov
- Poiana Brașov
- Schei District & St. Nicholas Church
- Catherine's Gate
- White Tower & Black Tower