Bucegi Mountains

The Sphinx from Bucegi Mountains

    The Bucegi mountains are located in central Romania beeing part of the Southern Charpatians group of the Carpathian Mountains. The Bucegi mountains own their fame to the spectacular landscapes and the accessibility of their routes.

Caraiman hut.  Photo from www.dan.bluephotography.ro

           Well known for hiking, winter sports and climbing, these mountains are high compact blocks, edged by steep slopes which dominate the Prahova Valley, a popular land for its mountain resorts. At a higher elevation is the Bucegi Plateau, where wind and rain have turned the rocks into spectacular figures such as the Sphinx, a rock with the shape of a human-like face, with a lingering and enigmatic smile and Babele( the old ladies).
             

The old ladies from Bucegi

      Bucegi Mountains are Romanian’s best kept secret. Nature Reserve protects the entire 300 sq km of the Bucegi mountain range. The reserve contains a variety of forests and abundant botanic species. The Carpathian Mountains are among the least spoilt mountains in Europe, with alpine pastures. 

            The Bucegi Mountains are also known for their colorful diversity in plants. They are the most visited mountains in Romania. You can hike to the highest top, the Omu peak at 2505m and a roundtrip through the beautiful nature reserves. Most foreign visitors are amazed at the enormous variety of wild plants and flowers all over Romania. You will find all kind of orchids, gentians, campanulas and 12% of the plants are endemic.

           Source: www.brasovtravelguide.ro