The 13 Best Romania Hiking Tours

Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

1.Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Leave Brasov for a 6 to 8 hour private hike through Piatra Craiului National Park. Guides such as Bogdan, Andreea, Marian, and Mihai adjust the route for weather and fitness, with time for lunch, villages, a sheep farm in summer, or Bran Castle if the group agrees.

“We had such an amazing time on this beautiful hike. Would definitely recommend it to those looking to escape the city for a day and get outdoors. Our guide Cristian was very informative and funny! We opted for the more difficult route and it was the perfect level of challenge! Beautiful place!”

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Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

2.Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $78

Join a small group of up to eight for a five-hour adventure at Cheile Turzii. Your guide, which may be Tudor, Andrei, Marian, or Julia, provides a safety briefing, harness, helmet, and help on the fixed-cable route. You will also hike, visit a fortified cave, and return by trail.

“The trip was great. Beautiful views and some good adrenaline for rookie climbers like me. Anrei was very accommodating and flexible. He is extremely knowledgable of the area and culture.”

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Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

3.Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $68Best value

Leave Sibiu with Alex for a 4 to 5 hour guided hike through Cindrel forests and meadows. Hear local legends, enjoy mountain views, and stop at MGS Cabin for an optional Transylvanian brunch with cheese, sausages, bread, jam, and soup. Small groups reach 12 people.

“Everything was excellent. Alex was informative and entertaining. The mountain views were sensational and the soup was delicious. Highly recommend.”

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Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

4.Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $102

Set out from Brasov with a professional guide for a 5 to 6 hour hike in Piatra Craiului National Park. Routes run through forest, meadows, rocky ground, and gorges, with the pace and difficulty adjusted to your group. Private options can reach Bucegi, Fagaras, and other mountain areas.

“Eni was a great hiking guide. She took us on an amazing challenging hike, which is what we wanted. Such a beautiful day! My suggestion, start the hike a few hours earlier so we can avoid the crowds.”

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Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

5.Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $96

Set out from Brasov with a private guide such as Eni, Radu, Paul, or Valentin for a tailored hike in Piatra Craiului National Park. Walk through Zarnesti Canyon, enjoy mountain and forest views, and travel by private vehicle or local train and taxi. Lunch and the park fee cost extra.

“Fantastic experience at Piatra Craiului National Park thanks to our amazing guide, Radu Ursu. Good profesional and marvellous partner. We have very good moments and beautiful landscapes to remember.”

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Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

6.Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $100

Travel from Brasov with guide Ramona to Bran Castle, then walk 3 to 4 km through Pestera village on an easy mountain route. Expect private transport, Romanian history, broad views, and time for local coffee or dessert. Castle entry costs an extra €18.

“Ramona is an excellent tour guide, offering a personalized hike through the mountains she knows so well. She is very knowledgeable of Romanian history, patient, and overall very cool. 10/10 would recommend.”

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Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park

7.Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $104

Spend about nine hours hiking Piatra Craiului National Park from Brasov, with private transport and an authorized mountain guide. Expect a 12 to 15 km, medium-difficulty route through limestone scenery, gorges, and mountain meadows, with lunch at Cabana Curmătura. Guides may include Radu or Ramona.

“I have had zero experience in hiking/trekking. But like me, if you have Radu as your guide, you are in safe hands and great company!”

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Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

8.Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $132

Leave Cluj-Napoca at 8 a.m. for a private, English-language hike through the Apuseni Mountains. Walk from Rogojel toward Vlădeasa Peak, stop at Bride's Waterfall and a sequoia tree, and enjoy lunch with guide Tudor, or Andrei and Ferea when assigned.

“Tudor is a great hiking guide, knows the area well, and provided a great sense of security (bears, steep descents). The hike along the White Stones ridge was amazing and provided great views!”

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From Cluj-Napoca: Apuseni Mountains Hiking Guided Day Tour

9.From Cluj-Napoca: Apuseni Mountains Hiking Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $115

Leave Cluj at 8 a.m. for Posaga de Sus and hike through beech forest to 1,384-meter Scarita Peak. Tudor or Andrei guides the private or small-group outing, pointing out rare plants, fungi, butterflies, and mountain views. A waterfall visit may follow if time allows.

“This was an excellent trip with Tudor providing great information about the region and the nature we saw and found on our hike.”

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From Oradea: Apuseni Mountains Guided Hiking Tour

10.From Oradea: Apuseni Mountains Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $93

Join guide Marcel for a small-group hike through Romania’s Apuseni Mountains. Walk from the Padiș Plateau through Onceasa Valley and Glăvoi Stables to the Ponor Plain, then climb to Biserica Motului for wide views. Expect 3 to 4 hours on foot, local food stops, and pickup in Oradea.

“Było super! Mega fajna wycieczka, piękne widoki, różne trasy, przez pastwiska, przez lasy, wzdłuż i przez rzeki (przejście suchą stopą oczywiście). Wycieczka trochę wymagająca dla osób z gorszą kondycją, ale gwarantująca niesamowitą satysfakcje po ukończeniu. W połowie trasy przystanek w pięknym miejscu na lunch (świetne zupy i naleśniki z jagodami!). Przewodnik Marcel bardzo pozytywny, otwarty człowiek. Doskonały angielski, zero problemów z porozumieniem się, przegadaliśmy całą trasę wymieniając się różnymi ciekawostkami o naszych krajach. Odpowiadał na wszystkie pytania. Posiadał i podzielił się ogromną wiedzą o regionie jak i całej Rumunii. Trasa która pokonaliśmy była jego autorską, oczy...”

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Brașov: Carpathian Mountains Guided Hike with Pickup

11.Brașov: Carpathian Mountains Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Choose a Carpathian range near Brașov and hike with an English or German-speaking guide such as Radu or Aurel. Routes range from easy forest walks to high mountain trails, with pickup, transport, and a flexible six-hour plan included.

“Excellent adventure on Ciucas . My guide Radu was fantastic and well prepared for the changing conditions. I had not been expecting the snow but it made the experience all the more special. A wonderful way to spend a day”

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Cluj: Outdoor Activities Day Trip with Zip Line and Hike

12.Cluj: Outdoor Activities Day Trip with Zip Line and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $115

Leave Cluj-Napoca at 10:00 for Turda Gorge with an English-speaking guide, then ride Transylvania’s 600-meter zip line before a 9 km hike through cliffs, caves, forest, and river country. Tudor and Andrei have led the outing, which includes transport, snacks, water, and one zip-line ride.

“Beautiful way to see the Truda gorge, zip line was good fun & hike had a little of everything, forest trail, pastures and back through the gorge, really nice. We went in early May and saw the start of wild flowers and heard the cuckoo and crickets. Finished off with ice cream back the car. Our guide Tudor was very friendly and informative along the way, a really nice guy and passionate about his job.”

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Cluj Napoca: Climbing or Hiking Experience in Turda Canion

13.Cluj Napoca: Climbing or Hiking Experience in Turda Canion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $124

Join a small group and an English-speaking licensed guide for a demanding five-hour via ferrata at Turda Gorge. Walk from the river to Grota lui Hili, climb a protected steel-cable route, take summit photos, then return by marked trail.

“This tour was fantastic! Highly recommend. My partner and I had never done a via Ferrata and this was a great first experience. The guide was v friendly and talked us through the trickier sections.”

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The 13 Best Romania Hiking Tours

Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

1.Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

2.Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

3.Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

4.Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

5.Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

6.Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park

7.Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park

Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

8.Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

From Cluj-Napoca: Apuseni Mountains Hiking Guided Day Tour

9.From Cluj-Napoca: Apuseni Mountains Hiking Guided Day Tour

From Oradea: Apuseni Mountains Guided Hiking Tour

10.From Oradea: Apuseni Mountains Guided Hiking Tour

Brașov: Carpathian Mountains Guided Hike with Pickup

11.Brașov: Carpathian Mountains Guided Hike with Pickup

Cluj: Outdoor Activities Day Trip with Zip Line and Hike

12.Cluj: Outdoor Activities Day Trip with Zip Line and Hike

Cluj Napoca: Climbing or Hiking Experience in Turda Canion

13.Cluj Napoca: Climbing or Hiking Experience in Turda Canion

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