The Mountains of Romania - A Walker's Guidebook

Definitive guide to walking and trekking in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, one of the wildest parts of Europe. Covers all the main ranges in the southern Carpathians, and the Eastern Carpathians and Bucovina’s monasteries. Complete information on getting to grips with Romania.

The Mountains of Romania

A guide to walking in the Carpathian Mountains

Author

James Roberts

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852842956

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Price

£17.00

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Seasons

From Spring until autumn, with May and June probably the best times. Snow persists into June in the high mountains.

Centres

The main centres in the Carpatrhians are Brasov and Sibiu, which give access to the Becegi, Fagaras and Retezat regions.

Difficulty

Mountain walks, usually well waymarked through the high Carpathians. Plenty of refuges.

Must See

The Fagaras ridge is most of 50 miles long and compares to Scotland’s best. Much of the rest of just as good. Wolves, bears and a different but changing culture.

For long isolated, Romania’s Carpathians offer some of the finest walking in Europe. There are well waymarked paths, adequate maps and a good network of mountain huts.

More than just beautiful landscapes, Europe’s wildest mountains offer a chance to discover a European scene that has now disappeared further west. There is a remarkable wealth of wildlife, the region being one of the last European strongholds of the wolf and bear.

Complete guide to exploring the Carpathian mountains.
Includes both remote and more popular areas, such as Poiana Brasov.
Detailed descriptions of main bases and ranges.
Over 40 colour maps and colour photographs.
Information on language, local sights and attractions, travel issues, skiing, mountain biking and walking.

The author, James Roberts, was an enthusiastic walker and explorer from an early age. As a leading authority on walking in Romania, he guided walking groups there for several years. Sadly, although quite young, he died while this book was in the final stages of preparation.