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.