Fagaras Mountains in Romania

A photo and information about the Fagaras Mountains of Romania. The Fagaras Mountains are a sub-group of mountains within the Southern Carpathian Mountain Range. The Fagaras Mountains have the highest peaks in Romania and they are a popular destination for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor and nature appreciation actiities.

Glacier Lakes in the Fagaras Mountains
LARGEST: Balea Glacial Lake
HIGHEST: One of the lakes in the Hartopul Leaotei Glacial Valley
DEEPEST: Podragu Glacial Lake
OTHER: Urlea Glacial Lake
OTHER: Capra Glacial Lake

Highest Peaks in the Fagaras Mountains

#1 - Moldoveanu Peak: (2544 meters | 8346 feet)
#2 - Negoiu Peak (2535 meters | 8317 feet)
#3 - Vistea Mare Peak (2527 meters | 8291 feet)
#4 - Lespezi Peak (2522 meters | 8274 feet)
#5 - Vanatoarea Lui Buteanu Peak (2507 meters | 8225 feet)
#6 - Dara Peak (2501 meters | 8205 feet)

Other Attractions in the Fagaras Mountains
- Transfagarasan Mountain Road (usually open June through September)
- Ice Hotel at Balea Lake (winter only)

Videos of the Fagaras Mountains
- Richard Monk's "Hiking the Fagaras Mountains" Video

Villages With Trails into the Mountains
North side of the Fagarus Mountains
----- Avrig Village
----- Breaza Village
----- Cartisoara villages Village
----- Dejani Village
----- Porumbacu de Sus Village
----- Sambata de Sus Village
----- Sebesul de Sus Village
----- Victoria Village
South side of the Fagarus Mountains
----- Arefu Village
----- Bradetu Village

Lodging
- Balea Lake: Balea Lodge
- Balea Lake: Parltinului Lodgee
- Balea Lake: Ice Hotel (winter only)
- Shelters on the mountain
- Backpacker tent camping
- Guesthouses in the villages at the foot of the Fagaras Mountains

Activities
- Camping
- Cycling
- Driving the Transfagarasan Road
- Hiking
- Ice Climbing

- Mountain Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Skiing
- Trail Running (the 3 day "Ultra Trail Fagaras" run)

Articles About the Fagaras Mountains
- Travel Guide Romania "Fagaras Mountains" Article
- Wikipedia Introduction to the Fagaras Mountains

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