Bucegi Mountains, Southern Romania, Romania

5Sza_bee 5:00 PM Oct 30, 2020

A place to go back many times
We wondered around for 3 days, by taking the ride near the plateau and going on different trails. Considered that bears went closer to populated areas, we felt somewhat safe. Did not wonder into forrest/bush trails, kept it on open ground and having always an eye behind. Not too many people in this period, some areas we knew we were the only ones around (no cars at the end of the road in parking). At this height the weather can change in a few minutes so take the adequate gear and be prepared. Due to the current situation many of the mountain facilities (lodges/cabins) are closed, therefore no food/water available. Good stuff is that most of the places have some sort of mobile signal so if in trouble, you can call for help.

4wondereyes 5:00 PM Jan 2, 2021

Nice day trip by car
Went to take the cable car from Busteni to Babele. Unfortunately, due to Covid pandemia, the number of tourits in the cable car is limited so you have to wait more to get on the top. siting in the que we were approached by pesons offering a car tour to the mountins including a view point at 1000m, Bolboci dam, the ialomita cave and small churchan last Babele. For 5 persons we got a discount and got the price for all tour less than going up and down from Babele by cable car. I loved the tour, we saw a lot of nice places , the only thing i didn't like was the fact the car stoped and parked before Babel where we should walk for around 50 minutes and other 50 minutes back. This was not said before leaving and for the ender ones it was not possible to be done due to lack of preparations for such long trail and also because was late and not enough time to get back before sunset. we stoped for lunch also at a small restaurant (take water with you as except this palce you don't have from where to buy). advise: if you take this tour go before 11:00 am to have enough time to go to Babele and if you are not used to hike, then don't expect to see Babele and the Sfinx.