There are many natural sites in Romania (Transylvania) for you to discover! These include the Solomons Rocks, Bucegi National Park, Piatra Craiului Nature Reserve, Bucegi Nature Park, Apuseni Nature Park and the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, various lakes and many more.
The numerous hiking trails lead you through the species-rich national parks, nature reserves, around lakes or over mountains and offer you a wonderful journey through the fantastic nature of Romania.
Top 10 Nature Reserves
- Bucegi National Park (Parcul Natural Bucegi)
- Piatra Craiului National Park (Parcul National Piatra Craiului)
- Nationalpark Retezat (Parcul National Retezat)
- Fagaras Mountains (Muntii Fagaras)
- Postavarul-Mountains (Postavarul Massif)
- Apuseni National Park (Parcul Natural Apuseni)
- Maramures National Park (Parcul Natural Muntii Maramuresului)
- Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park (Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park)
- Gradistea Muncelului National Park (Parcul Natural Gradistea Muncelului – Cioclovina)
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve is grandiose and pure nature. This is where the Danube flows into the Black Sea. The delta can be reached from the city of Tulcea and only by boat.
Nature Experience Romania
Vidraru Lake
Lake Vidraru (Lacul Vidraru) is a reservoir in Transylvania and was built to generate electrical energy from hydropower. Meanwhile, the reservoir also serves as a recreational area and is popular with both locals and tourists. Here you can go boating on the lake and...
Bucura Lake
Lake Lacul Bucura is located in the Retezat National Park at an altitude of over 2000 meters and is the largest glacial lake in Romania that you should have seen. The lake is easily accessible by hiking trails. From here you can also reach the highest peak of the...
Vida Lake
Lacul Vida is a reservoir that nevertheless impresses its visitors when the forests are reflected in the water. Also interesting is the funnel-shaped overflow, which is located in the lake and is unique in Europe. Since there is a forest path around the lake, you can...
Devil´s Lake
Devil´s Lake (Lacul Dracului) is located in the Locvei mountains (Munttii) in the Cheile Nerei-Beusnita National Park and shines in a beautiful green-blue color when the sun shines. This sight will make you forget all the previous efforts you must have spent hiking to...
Top Hiking Areas Romania
- Bucegi National Park (Parcul Natural Bucegi)
- Piatra Craiului National Park (Parcul National Piatra Craiului)
- Nationalpark Retezat (Parcul National Retezat)
- Fagaras Mountains (Muntii Fagaras)
- Postavarul-Mountains (Postavarul Massif)
- Apuseni National Park (Parcul Natural Apuseni)
- Maramures National Park (Parcul Natural Muntii Maramuresului)
- Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park (Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park)
- Gradistea Muncelului National Park (Parcul Natural Gradistea Muncelului – Cioclovina)
Natural Parks & National Parks
Nature Reserves Romania
Romania is characterised by numerous nature parks, idyllic forests, mountain peaks, lakes and the sea.