Hidden between the mountains, with Bucegi on one side and Piatra Craiului Mountains on the other, these villages endulge in a slow, eternal rhythm, which inspires you peace and takes you into a beautiful past. Anywhere you look, you will find yourself in a dream, Magura and Pestera villages being two of the most beautiful settlements in the country. Here you will find the timeless traditional houses and that patriarchal life described in the local culture. You will discover a balance between what man has moulded with his own hands and everything that nature has to offer at it's best.Traditional villages await you to discover them, as they are only partly touched by civilization.
Pick up time is at 8:30 A.M. from your accommodation in Brasov. Driving to Pestera mountain village will take around 1 hour and this is the place where our hiking trip starts. The total length of the hike + breaks will take approx. 5-6 hours. We return back to Brasov around 4-5 P.M.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Mandatory gear: hiking boots and clothes that suit the outside weather, backpack, 2L of water, rain coat, small snack.. Recommended gear: hat, sun cream, ticks spray, hiking sticks.. Easy 8 to 12 km trail, 400-500m elevation height, total 5 to 6 hours hike on wide pats with no exposure or dangerous cliffs. This trip is suitable to families or any other groups of people that can walk on various terrain for half a day.
Pickup time is at 8:30 A.M. from your accommodation in Brasov. Please send us the name of your
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