Bucegi Natural Park

Bucegi Natural Park is a very well known area in Romania thanks to its great position: close to Bucharest and Brasov, right near the river Prahova Valley, an area where a lot of famous mountain resorts are situated! Plenty of people come to this area in the winter for skiing, and of course, all year round for hiking! Bucegi Natural Park covers an area across three counties (Dambovita, Prahova and Brasov), having more than 60% of the territory covered with forests. The highest peak is called Omu, at 2505m! Since 1935, part of the Bucegi Mountains has been included in the list of protected areas in Romania, with national park status.

The Plateau of Bucegi offers a unique view for two reasons:

• Caraiman Cross, Commemorative Cross to the Romanian Heroes of the First World War, that stands high at 2291m and shines at night
• The impressive rock formations called "Sphynx" and "Babele", created by the erosion of the wind at those high altitudes! It is impressive how such intricate formations are made by nature and not by human hand!

These spots are accesible by foot but also by cable car, from the town of Busteni. Busteni is the starting point of trekking on some of the most attractive routes in the Bucegi Massif. The views from up top are amazing! There are also 2 beautiful lakes called Bolboci and Scropoasa, and a very accesible waterfall called Urlatoarea. 

Among the most popular ski resorts within the Bucegi Mountains is also Sinaia, nicknamed the "Pearl of the Carpathians", Sinaia offers the possibility of performing winter sports. Ski slopes within the resort are serviced by ski lift, accessible by cable car.