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Piatra Craiului National Park

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Piatra Craiului National Park is in Brasov of Romania.

[edit] Understand

The park is one of Romania's most important national parks. It dates back from 1938. It has a core area of 4879ha and a buffer zone of 9894ha. Official website: [1]

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[edit] Landscape

[edit] Flora and fauna

Rare species: Dianthus callizonus, Hesperis nivea, Minuatia transilvanica, Leontopodium alpinum.

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[edit] Get in

Access points are: Zarnesti (easy to reach from Brasov), Dambovicioara, Bran (Inima Reginei, Magura village), Moeciu, Fundata and Sirnea.

Have a look at this timetable: [2]

[edit] Fees/Permits

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

  • Visitors center near Plaiul Foii, 1km from Zarnesti.
  • Rare species
  • The Zarnesti Gorges
  • Cerdacul Stanciului
  • Zaplaz
  • Dambovicioara Cave

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Hikes on the mountain trails inside the Piatra Craiului National Park (various degrees of difficulty)

  • Visit the virgin forests

  • Walk the educational trail of the Piatra Craiului National Park

  • Brown bear observation (from an enclosed observatory) March - November

  • Trips with mountain guides for wildlife observation (deer, chamois, cappercaille), identifying various wildlife species tracks in the field

  • Rock climbing with specialized guides

  • Visit the mountain villages Magura and Pestera and the traditional sheepfolds, tasting traditional products

  • Horseback riding

  • Horse carriage / sled strolls

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Lodging

[edit] Camping

[edit] Backcountry

[edit] Stay safe

There are bears in this national park. Do not camp in the wild. Do not walk in the forest during the night.

[edit] Get out

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