Wikitravel is having technical difficulties, but the technicians are hard at work fixing it.
Piatra Craiului National Park
From Wikitravel
Contents
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]
[edit] History
[edit] Landscape
[edit] Flora and fauna
Rare species: Dianthus callizonus, Hesperis nivea, Minuatia transilvanica, Leontopodium alpinum.
[edit] Climate
[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
[edit][add listing] Buy
[edit][add listing] Eat
[edit][add listing] Drink
[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
| This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow! |
