We leave Herculane and walk on the trail that ascends in the forest, then goes between the rocky peaks of Domogled Mountain. After two hours we reach the superior plateau sprinkled with meadows and limestone karstic forms. The route follows the winding trail between the highest peaks slowly uphill and downhill. Close to the end of the day we leave the plateau and take the spectacular Tasna valley, where we can see a panorama of the whole valley descending abruptly to Cerna river. The river course accompanies us as we go back to Baile Herculane for the evening. 

Accommodation in the same 3* hotel.

In the morning, we first drive upstream Cerna valley following a spectacular and wild narrow road. On the way, we see the intricate Corcoaia Canyon and karstic peaks escort us and then a big reservoir mirrors the dense forest, as we see the Cerna Lake. In the afternoon we reach the southern slopes of Retezat Mountains. It is the moment to leave the car and take the trail that goes uphill for a little adventure.

Accommodation in 2* mountain chalet.

The day is quite difficult because of the big degree of height climbed, the main ridge with peaks over at 2300-2500 m will challenge you.

The route introduces us in the wonderful world of Retezat Mountains up to the highest peaks. We hike on Peleaga Mountain, fashioned by glaciers who modeled the unmistakable “U” shape of the valleys unfold to us; the glacier circus presents crystalline and cold lakes that have a layer of mountain flowers on the shores.

From here we take one tributary of the main river, Bucura valley uphill to the top. Several glacier lakes having girl names as Lia, Ana, Viorica, Florica make us to take few breaks on the way to the summit and enjoy the wild scenery. We pass nearby the biggest glacier lake from Romania, Bucura Lake, with a surface of 9 ha and then a final steep ascent takes us on the highest top of Retezat Mounatins, Peleaga peak at 2509 m.  From here we have a spectacular 360 degrees panoramic view over the entire complex of mountains. The trail continues then with few uphill and downhill variations following the summit ridge to East and South; we are going round Peleaga glacier valley, then downhill gradually until we arrive back at the chalet.

We start going downhill to Jiu river. Then we continue the program driving to Bucharest. On the way to the capital of Romania we do few breaks in order to visit interesting landmarks such:

Tg. Jiu town: Brancusi monumental sculptures. His creation talks about magic, myths, folklore and exotic cultures who all forms a particular contrast with the vanguard tendencies of his times. The Table of Silence, The Kiss Gate and the Endless Column are three sculptural components which constitute homage to the hero soldiers fallen during the First World War;

Horezu Monastery, founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brancoveanu It is considered to be a masterpiece of "Brancoveanu style", known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious compositions, its votive portraits and its painted decorative works.

We reach Bucharest in the evening.