Mănăstirea Cârța

Vârful Moldoveanu

Moldoveanu Peak, at 2,544 metres, is the highest point in Romania, a narrow and precipitous summit in the central Făgăraș Mountains, in Argeș County. It belongs to the longest and wildest alpine ridge of the Southern Carpathians, a crest of granite and crystalline schist sculpted by Quaternary glaciers, with glacial cirques, sharp aretes and clear lakes at the foot of its walls. The climb is no trifle: the most common route starts from Valea Rea and passes the Moldoveanu refuge, demanding experience, proper gear and settled weather, for fog and storms roll in fast at altitude. From the top, on a clear day, the panorama opens over dozens of ridges, over neighbouring Negoiu and over the whole spine of the Făgăraș. Practical note: check the mountain forecast, start early and avoid the ridge in storms; the route is best walked in summer and early autumn.

Munții Făgăraș

The Făgăraș Mountains form the highest and most imposing ridge in the Southern Carpathians and in all of Romania, home to peaks exceeding 2,500 metres, among them Moldoveanu and Negoiu, the tallest in the country. This long alpine ridge, south of the town of Făgăraș in Transylvania, is famous for its spectacular scenery, with glacial valleys, high-altitude lakes, sharp aretes and wide pastures. The ridge trails offer demanding hikes rewarded with sweeping views, while glacial lakes such as Bâlea and Capra draw many visitors. The famous Transfăgărășan road, a high-altitude route with spectacular hairpin bends, crosses these mountains and is usually open only in the warm season. The area is also home to rich wildlife, including bears, chamois and birds of prey. Practical note: high-altitude hikes require proper equipment, physical fitness and attention to sudden weather changes, and crossing the ridge should be planned in advance with the forecast checked.

Mănăstirea Brâncoveanu (Sâmbăta de Sus)

Brâncoveanu Monastery at Sâmbăta de Sus, at the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains, is one of the most important and best-loved Orthodox sites in Transylvania. Founded in the early 18th century by prince Constantin Brâncoveanu, it was destroyed by the Austrians and rebuilt and extended in the 20th century by Metropolitan Nicolae Bălan, becoming a great spiritual and cultural centre. The Brâncovenesc-style complex, with fine stone frames and open porches, is mirrored in a lake, in a superb natural setting with the Făgăraș ridges as a backdrop. The monastery hosts an academy, a glass-icon painting workshop and a museum, and is renowned for its spring, considered healing. It is a natural stop for those setting out on the Transfăgărășan or exploring the Făgăraș country. Respect the dress code and the calm of the place, and check the service and museum hours.

Restaurant Bulevard Făgăraș

Comfortable rooms with balconies in a casual conference hotel with a restaurant and breakfast.

Hotel Școala Făgăraș