Piatra Craiului National Park is a national park in Romania.
About
The park is one of the most important in Romania. It has been open since 1938. It has a base area of 4879ha. Official site:www.pcrai.ro
History
Scenery
Flora and fauna
Rare species: Dianthus callizonus, Hesperis nivea, Minuatia transilvanica, Leontopodium alpinum.
Carnation of Pietrei Craiului (Dianthus callizonus) is a beautiful purple flower that is found only in Piatra Craiului National Park. She is protected.
Climate
How to get there
Access points: Zarnesti (easily accessible from Braşov), Dâmbovicioara, Dâmboviței Bridge, Brane, Măgura, Moeciu, Fundata and Șirnea. Take a look at this site for more information:[1]
Tax / Permit
Mobility
All trails are very well marked with markings of different colors. Some large mountain trails are very steep, and the steel cables are attached to the walls. One of these steep routes is called Chains. 7 cables can be found here. The old chains have been replaced with new steel cables, which are usually in good condition.
The valleys in the north (Zărnești and Plaiul Foii) and in the east (Dâmbovicioara) are more crowded on weekends than the valley in the west from Dâmboviței Bridge to Sătic and Pecineagu Lake. During the week there is silence everywhere.
A new road starts very steep from Dâmbovicioara and goes to Ciocanu and Șirnea, and finally reaches the main road to Brașov. It was built with European funds and should contribute to tourism in the region. It offers a very beautiful view of Pietra Craiului.
Attractions
- Rare species of flowers
- Zărnești Gorges
- Stanciului Cave
- Porch of the Rock (La Zaplaz)
- Czech Republic and Dâmbovicioara Cave
- Izbucul Gâlgoaie Brusturet
ACTIVITY
- Walk on the mountain trails inside the Piatra Craiului National Park (different degrees of difficulty)
- Visit the virgin forests
- Take a walk on the educational route of the Piatra Craiului National Park.
- Excursions with mountain guides to observe wildlife (deer, black goats, roosters), identification of various species of wild animals
- Mountaineering: A lot of climbers and routes shorter than 1-3 cable lengths (difficulty from 2 to 8b *) can be found in Cheile Zărneștiului ( Zarneşti precipices ). Guides are available when needed.
- Visit the mountain villages of Măgura, Peștera, Ciocanu and Șirnea and the traditional sheepfolds, taste the traditional products
- Visit the ruins of Oratia fortress, Bran Castle, Râșnov Fortress and the old center of Brașov
- Riding
Shopping
Gastronomy
Accommodation
Hotels
Camping
Safety
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