Hiking in Romania, climbing highest peak in Romania

I was contacted by Dr. Roehl three years ago, for a hiking tour in Romania. Of course in Fagaras mountains:) And on each year he was pretty busy, or he didn’t find any other persons interested for a tour in Romania.

Why Romania? What you can do there? Is just a country in East Europe from where are coming those persons who stole our cars from West Europe… And of course I’m agree with this type of thinking! But on the same time I think that Romania have a lot of things to offer to persons from all over the world, not only from West Europe. And of course, a big variaty to spent your holidays, especially in the active holiday segement! But for sure you have to be pretty open minded to visit Romania, after you see on Tv’s or read in the news papers about a lot of not so nice things about Romania…. But I think that the reality is 100% different!

So finally, this year Sussane was convinced by Dr. Roelh to join him on his trip to … Romania, to Transylvanian Alps. And I think they will not regret the trip witch we did in Fagaras and Bucegi mountains!

First of all the weather was perfect! And not the last, our backpacks were heavy! I mean heavy! I think each of us carry around 15 kg, sleeping bag, mattress, food, and the usual equipment for a tour like this!

We enjoyed three days in Fagaras mountains, sleeping on bivouac huts from Zarna and Vistea Mare on main ridge, seeing a bear (again!) in Curmatura Zarnei saddle, and not the last we climbed Moldoveanu peak on a beautiful morning on June 8th!

As usually, almost nobody on the ridge of Fagaras on this period, and we were happy with this! In Curmatura Zarnei we met Laura and Nick, who hiked from Iezer papusa mountain range, but they descent thrum Sambata valley.

At the end of Fagaras hike we climbed ~3700 meters, and we loos ~3900 meters, and this in just three days!

After Fagaras mountains we move our hikes in Bucegi mountains, traversing this mountains from West to East. Of course we were the guests of Madam Jebac, from Poarta village, who treat as very well (I can say at usual), and our tour to Bucegi mountains start on a very good manner!

Some photos from this tour below!

Best wishes,
Iulian

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One again, Iulian, thank you for a wonderful trip! We enjoy being with you and consider you a friend, not just a guide! We hope to be able to see you again, either in Romania or in New York City ! All the best to you and your family! Fondest regards, Laura Picone, New York City, USA – August 2010, Fagaras mountains hike
Dear Iulian, we wouldn’t returned to Romania if we didn’t already know we would have an excellent guide waiting for us! Now that we have done more “challenging” hikes with you, your care, knowledge and expertise are even more obvious to us. As always, you have been extremely attentive and thoroughly efficient! I hope we will stay in touch and share more experiences! Best always, Scott Isler, New York City, USA – August 2010, Fagaras mountains hike
Iulian Cozma ist es gelungen uns eine unvergessliche Wanderung erleben zu lassen. Seine Planung war ausgezeichnet und unserer Kondition angemessen. Er hat es verstanden alle Teilnehmer im Alter von 33 - 70 Jahren gleichermaßen zu begeistern. Iulian hat unseren Wünschen entsprechend viel Flexibilität entgegengebracht. Wir waren sehr gut betreut und haben uns stets sicher gefühlt. Diese Wanderung hat uns bleibende Eindrücke über die wunderbaren Naturlandschaften und Landsleute Rumäniens geboten. Wir werden diese Wanderreise in guter Erinnerung behalten und in der Zukunft vielleicht noch das Bucegi-Gebirge oder die Ostkarpaten mit Iulian buchen. Wir sagen Danke und wünschen Iulian weiterhin erfolgreiche Führungen.Dr. Artur Wolff, Worms, Deutschland - Kamm Wanderung in Rumänien
Iulian Cozma geeft je het gevoel een gast te zijn in plaats van een toerist in zijn land. Het verblijf was aangenaam en comfortabel. De organistatie is strak geregeld en gaf volledige genoegdoening. De gids had de trek goed in de hand en liet ruimte voor persoonlijke inbreng. Veel dank, Iulan en Horia, voor een geweldige eerste indruk van Roemenië. Tim, Johan & the rest AKA the smokers - August 2010 hiking tour in Bucegi and Bran county
Great Trekking ! Everything was nicely arranged, the hikes perfectly matched our level, beautiful guesthouses and even more beautiful hikes. And with a great guide, Horia, who didn't only make us sweat during hillwalking but could easily switch to the political and financial situation in Romania or the ingredients of the Ciorba (great Romanian soup). A good experience! I would recommend Iulian and Horia to everybody who wants to explore Romania. You won't regret it! Tim, Johan & the rest AKA the smokers - August 2010 hiking tour in Bucegi and Bran county
Iulian Cozma makes you feel like a guest in his country instead of a tourist. At all times I felt comfortable and enjoyed my stay. The organization was tightly run and left nothing to be desired. The guide had firm control over our trek but with enough flexibility to allow me a significant say in our activities If I so chose. Thank you Iulian and Horia for a great first impression of Romania. Johan Beyens - August 2010 hiking tour in Bucegi and Bran county
Mit den Wünschen: „Bergwandern, aber auch Städte und Kultur innerhalb einer Woche ein wenig kennen lernen“, wandten wir uns an Iulian, mit dem ein Teilnehmer aus unserer Gruppe vor sechs Jahren schon gute Erfahrungen gemacht hatte. Die Bergwanderungen waren sehr gut aufgebaut, das Tempo an unser Können angepasst. Während wir die Ruhe und die wunderschöne Natur genossen, zeigte sich Iulian durchgehend als sehr kompetenter, erfahrener, umsichtiger und flexibler Bergführer, der uns ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit und Wohlbefinden vermittelte. Zudem erfuhren wir von ihm viel über Land und Leute und erhielten beim Wasserbüffelmelken und der Besichtigung einer Maismühle einen einmaligen Einblick in das rumänische Landleben. Tausend Dank für den perfekten und unvergesslichen Urlaub Iulian! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder! Karin, Martin, Sandra and Tobi from Hamburg, Germany – July 2010
With the briefing to “go hiking and experience cities and Romanian culture and country life within a week time”, we approached Iulian to design a tour for us. One of our group´s members already did a tour six years ago and had a very good experience with him. We immediately received an individual tour recommendation The hikes were perfectly planned, very well suited to our idea of the tour and adapted to our speed and physical condition. While we enjoyed the scenery, Iulian proved to be a competent, experienced and also flexible mountain guide, who always gave us a very secure and comfortable feeling. Moreover, we learned from him a great deal about people and the country. Milking a water buffalo (!) and visiting a mill in a small village were a very individual and unique insight into parts of Romanian country life. Thanks very much for the perfect and unforgettable holiday! We will definitely return for the next tour... Karin, Martin, Sandra and Tobi from Hamburg, Germany – July 2010
Iulian und Andrei waren sehr angenehme Bergkameraden, in Viktoriastadt nahmen wir Abschied von Andrei und in Kronstadt auf der Terasse des Kolpinghauses trennte ich mich mit der Absicht, die Kammwanderung nächstes Jahr fortzusetzen, von Iulian. Die Tour war sehr gut organisiert (Einschließlich Flughafentransfer, Hotel- und Schutzhüttenreservierung), Iulian ist absolut zuverlässig und geht flexibel auf Kundenwünsche ein. Ich empfehle ihn auf diesem Wege herzlichst. Christian aus Stuttgart, Kammwanderung Fogarasch Ost – West, Juli 2010
It's quite possible that a vacation in Romania might pose some challenges for the average American tourist, especially when planning to visit castles, monasteries, and historical towns, as well as complete a 4-night hut-to-hut hiking traverse of the Fagaras Mountains. Challenging, that is, unless your trip is in the capable hands of Iulian Cozma. From our pickup at the Bucharest airport to our 4:30 a.m. departure back to the airport 10 days later, every step of our trip was handled by Iulian with the utmost efficiency and care for our comfort and enjoyment. His skills go far beyond his competence as a mountain guide or his organizational abilities in handling every detail of lodging and traditional Romania menus. It's a rate individual who can teach his guests how to clear hundreds of sheep from a hiking trail (just whistle!), then several days later escort them to an elegant and extraordinary restaurant in Bucharest. He is one hard working individual, and it is amply demonstrated in the results achieved. We had the good fortune to enjoy many wonderful and memorable experiences thanks to Iulian and would highly recommend his services to anyone who wants an unforgettable and stress-free vacation in Romania.Jim and Peggy Hilton - Seattle, WA USA – July 2010 – Fagaras ridge traverse