Bucegi Mountains

#232 among destinations in Romania

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Bucegi Mountains are located in central Romania, south of the city of Brașov. They are part of the Southern Carpathians group of the Carpathian Mountains. At 2,505 m, Omu is its highest point. ()

Local name: Munții Bucegi Area: 115.83 mi²Maximum elevation: 8219 ftCoordinates: 45°26'44"N, 25°27'23"E

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BrașovRomania

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Bucegi Mountains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bran Castle, Crucea Caraiman, Sphinx, Castelul Cantacuzino.

6.5 miNW
Imposing, 14th-century, hilltop castle
Bran Castle, Bran
166 min walk • Nestled on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, Bran Castle is a historic landmark that draws visitors from around the world to the small city of Bran, Romania. Often associated with the legend of Dracula, this imposing structure is perched atop a 60-meter...
2.9 miSE
Huge WWI cross memorial on mountain
Crucea Caraiman, Bușteni
73 min walk • Perched majestically on the Southern Carpathians in Bușteni, Romania, the Crucea Caraiman stands as a somber yet awe-inspiring memorial. This grand cross was constructed to honor the soldiers who lost their lives during World War I, specifically those who fought in...
2.7 miS
Natural attraction, Geologic formation, Mountain
Sphinx, Sinaia
68 min walk • The Sphinx of Romania, located in the Bucegi Mountains near the city of Sinaia, is an enigmatic natural rock formation that has fascinated travelers and locals alike. Reminiscent of its namesake in Egypt, the Romanian Sphinx stands as a testament to the whimsical...
4.7 miSE
History museum, Forts and castles
Castelul Cantacuzino, Bușteni
121 min walk • The Cantacuzino Castle is situated in Bușteni, Romania, in the Zamora district, on the street bearing the same name. The building has a great architectural, historical, documentary and artistic value.
4.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Bucegi Natural Park
122 min walk • The Bucegi Natural Park is a protected area situated in Romania, in the administrative territory of counties Brașov, Dâmbovița and Prahova.
3.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Caraiman Peak
86 min walk • The Caraiman Peak is a mountain peak located in Romania, in the Bucegi Mountains of the Southern Carpathians. It has a height of 2,384 m. The nearest town is Buşteni.
0.9 miSW
Mountain with the Heroes' Cross monument
Babele
23 min walk • Babele is a name for an area on the Bucegi Mountains plateau in Romania, within the Southern Carpathians. Babele is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The name comes from some mushroom shaped rock formations, the result of erosion and varying hardness of the rock layers.
3.7 miS
45°23'36"N • 25°26'13"E
Ialomița Cave, Moroeni
96 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
2.8 miS
45°24'23"N • 25°28'19"E
Cabana Babele
72 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut
4.5 miSE
45°23'46"N • 25°30'57"E
Cascada Urlătoarea, Bușteni
114 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
6.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Franz Joseph and Saint Anne Cliffs, Sinaia
161 min walk • The Franz Joseph Cliffs are located in the Bucegi Mountains near Sinaia, Prahova Valley, Romania. They are situated in close proximity to the Royal Meadow, used often by former Romanian monarchs to host feasts for their most important guests.