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
Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian Mountains (Muntii Carpati in Romanian) are a huge mountain range that stretches across numerous countries in Eastern and Southeastern Europe. These include in particular the countries of Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Slovakia. The highest elevation of...
Balea Waterfall
Balea waterfall (Cascada Balea) is located in the Fagaras Mountains (Muntii Fagaras) and is one of the numerous waterfalls in Romania. It is also called Urlatoarea Bale and is located at an altitude of about 1200 meters. From a height of 60 meters, the water plunges...
Balea Lake
The beautiful mountain lake, called Balea Lake (Lacul Balea), is about 4.5 hectares in size and is located in the Fagaras Mountains, which belong to the Southern Carpathians. It is located at an altitude of 2034 meters, and in summer it can be reached both by the...
Saint Anna Lake
Saint Anna Lake (Lake Lacul Sfanta Anna) is located not far from the town of Tusnad and is a volcanic lake fed only by rainwater and snowmelt water. It is located at an altitude of about 950 meters and its shore length is 1.7 kilometers. The lake is only 7 meters...
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.