Wildlife and Nature Trips from Brașov
The Carpathians hold the largest brown bear population in Europe outside Russia, and you are living in the middle of it. These are the places to see the wild version of Transylvania rather than the built one.
Wildlife, mountains, gorges and lakes within reach of the city.
01 · Cârțișoara
Bâlea Lake
Glacial lake at 2034m in the Făgăraș Mountains, reached by the Transfăgărășan in summer or by cable car year-round from Bâlea Cascadă.
About 2h 30m from your hotel in Brașov. Most guests spend 2 hours here. Tickets around 50 (cable car) lei per person. Busy by midday — we aim to arrive in the morning.
02 · Zarnesti
Libearty Bear Sanctuary
Large rescue sanctuary for brown bears saved from cruel conditions, with educational guided tours.
About 40 minutes from your hotel in Brașov. Most guests spend 2 hours here. Tickets around 50-70 lei per person. Quietest in the morning, which is when we tend to arrive.
03 · Sovata
Bear Lake (Lacul Ursu)
Europe's largest heliothermal salt lake — layered warm and salty, surrounded by a small resort of wooden villas.
About 2h 30m from your hotel in Brașov. Most guests spend 2 hours here. Tickets around 30 lei per person. Quietest in the afternoon, which is when we tend to arrive.
04 · Brasov
Tâmpa Mountain
Mountain overlooking Brasov with cable car access, hiking trails and the famous 'Brasov' sign.
About 10 minutes from your hotel in Brașov. Most guests spend 2 hours here. Tickets around 50-80 lei per person. Quietest in the morning, which is when we tend to arrive.
05 · Zarnesti
Piatra Craiului National Park
Stunning limestone mountain range with excellent hiking and biodiversity.
About 55 minutes from your hotel in Brașov. Most guests spend 5 hours here. Free to enter. Calmest in the morning, and rarely crowded.
06 · Zarnesti
Seven Ladders Canyon
Scenic narrow gorge with metal ladders, waterfalls and beautiful hiking.
About 55 minutes from your hotel in Brașov. Most guests spend 3 hours here. Tickets around Small fee lei per person. Quietest in the morning, which is when we tend to arrive.