Hiking in Romania means long horizons in the Carpathians, sharp limestone walls in Piatra Craiului, and high alpine ground in the Bucegi, Retezat, and Rodna Mountains. Around Brașov and Prahova, routes climb from dense forest to exposed ridgelines, while Apuseni gorges and Maramureș ranges bring a wilder, less-traveled feel that rewards hikers looking beyond the obvious.