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Reaching the highest peaks in Romania: Moldoveanu Peak (2544 m) & Negoiu Peak (2535 m)

8 days
Start and end in Sibiu
4.8
21 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sibiu

    Start point
    Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania (City Center/Airport/Train Station)
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in traditional restaurant with mountain guide briefing)

    Included Activities

    • Guided stroll through Sibiu old town (included on Day 8)
    • Dinner in traditional restaurant with mountain guide briefing

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Sibiu old town
    Landmarks
    Sibiu Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Sibiu to Barcaciu Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes), Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu with water in mountain hut)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Cabana Poiana Neamtului to Barcaciu hut (approx. 3 hours)
    • Optional climb to high plateau with mountain lake (approx. 2 hours additional)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb to high plateau and mountain lake (2 additional hours of walking)
    Landmarks
    Fagaras Mountains
    Barcaciu hut
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  3. Day 3

    Barcaciu Hut to Negoiu Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes), Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu with water in mountain hut)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Barcaciu hut to Negoiu hut via Scara peaks (approx. 4-5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Scara Peak (2306m)
    Serbota Peak (2331m)
    Negoiu hut
  4. Day 4

    Negoiu Hut to Lake Balea

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes), Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu with water in mountain hut)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Negoiu hut to Lake Balea via Negoiu peak (approx. 8-9 hours)
    • Summit of Negoiu (2535m) - second highest mountain in Romania
    Landmarks
    Negoiu Peak (2535m)
    Lake Balea (2034m)
    Lake Călțun (2135m)
  5. Day 5

    Lake Balea to Podragu Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes), Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu with water in mountain hut)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Lake Balea to Podragu hut via Arpaşu peaks (approx. 6 hours)
    • Chain-secured passage 'La trei paşi de moarte' (The Three Steps from Death)
    Landmarks
    Șaua Caprei (2315m)
    Lake Capra
    Arpaşu Mic Peak (2461m)
    Arpaşu Mare Peak (2468m)
    Lake Podu-Giurgiului
    Podragu Peak (2307m)
    Podragu hut
  6. Day 6

    Podragu Hut to Poienari Castle Area

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes), Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (3-course menu with water)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Podragu hut to Moldoveanu via Viştea Mare (approx. 7-8 hours)
    • Summit of Moldoveanu (2544m) - highest mountain in Romania
    Landmarks
    Târâţba Peak (2414m)
    Ucea-Mare Peak (2434m)
    Ucişoara Peak (2418m)
    Viştea Mare Peak (2527m)
    Moldoveanu Peak (2544m)
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  7. Day 7

    Poienari Castle Area to Sibiu

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes), Dinner (3-course menu with water in local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Vidraru dam
    • Visit to Poienari Castle (Dracula's castle)
    • Stop in Curtea de Argeş - oldest city in Romania
    • Visit to Manastirea Cozia monastery
    • Dinner in Sibiu

    Optional Activities

    • Climb 1480 steps to Poienari Castle on the hill
    Landmarks
    Vidraru Dam
    Poienari Castle
    Curtea de Argeş
    Manastirea Cozia
    Valea Oltului
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  8. Day 8

    Sibiu

    End point
    Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), Șos. Alba Iulia, nr. 73, Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania (Main entrance)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Guided stroll through Sibiu old town with guide commentary on history
    Landmarks
    Sibiu Old Town
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    July 2nd, 2025
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    June 11th, 2025
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 202592

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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