Transfagarasean (Romania)
Romania Transfăgărășean The Transfagarasan, as the name states it, trans [over, across] + Fagaras, is an asphalted mountain road crossing the Fagaras Mountains (southern section of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania). Stretching from Bascov (Arges county) to Cartisoara (Sibiu County), the 91 km road climbs to an altitude of 2042 m. It passes throught 5 […]
Biokovo Nature Park (Croatia)
Croatia Biokovo Nature Park When we planned our trip to Croatia we pinned the park on our itinerary for two reasons: the amazing view from the top of the mountain and the experience of driving the high narrow road to the get to the peak. Biokovo is the second highest mountain range in Croatia, part […]
Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Mostar We were returning from Croatia and we had a long road ahead (to Belgrade), so Mostar was the best choice to stretch our legs and grab something to eat. We are not big fans of crowded cities but we decided to take a few hours to visit it. Mostar is the […]
Neretva Canyon (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Neretva Canyon When we decied to travel home from Croatia through Bosnia and Herzegovina, we were a little worried. We have become accustomed with the poor condition of the roads in Eastern Europe. We had a pleasent surpise when we saw that the one-lane roads are in really good shape. It was […]
Kravica Waterfall (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Kravica Waterfall Kravica Waterfall, often mistakenly called Kravice, is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 40 km south of Mostar and 20 km from Medjugore. The waterfall is 25 m high and swimming is allowed in the lake at it’s base. The area has a small cafe, a picnic and camping area and […]
Hiking Bobotov Kuk Peak (Montenegro)
Montenegro Hiking Bobotov Kuk Difficulty: medium-hard Distance: 18.84 m Duration: 6-7 hours Elevation: 972 m Export GPX Bobotov Kuk is the highest peak of Durmitor mountain and the 4th highest peak in Montenegro, with an elevation of 2525 m. Bobotov Kuk is the highest peak of Durmitor mountain and the 4th highest peak in Montenegro, […]
Hiking Tureni Gorge (Romania)
Hiking Romania Tureni Gorge Difficulty: medium Distance: 5.8 m Duration: 2 hours Elevation: 225 m Export GPX Tureni Gorge is suitable for hiking during all seasons but one must be very careful on rainy times as the rocks are slippery Located at 23 km away from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the gorges are 1850 m long and […]
Hiking Vladeasa Peak (Romania)
Romania Hiking Vlădeasa Peak Difficulty: medium Distance: 17.55 km Duration: 4-5 hors Elevation: 761 m Export GPX The Vladeasa Mountains are a sub-region of the Apuseni Mountains. They were formed of volcanic rocks and consist of heavy massif forms. Vladeasa peak (1836 m) is the highest of the massif. In order to reach it, you […]
Hiking Geogelului Keys (Romania)
Romania Hiking Geogelului Gorge Difficulty: medium Distance: 11.62 km Duration: 3-4 hours Elevation: 443 m Export GPX The circuit starts at Bradesti and it’s marked with the blue cross. For the first 4 km there is a descent through the forest and along the stream. Then, the path takes a right turn and reaches into the keys. […]
Hiking to Dragon’s Gate Cave (Romania)
Romania Hiking to Dragon’s Gate Cave Difficulty: medium Distance: 12 km Duration: 5-6 hours Elevation: 683 m Export GPX We started and ended the trail at Izvoarele, but you can also follow the circuit: Salciua – Dragon’s gate Cave – Izvoarele. We followed the marks into the forest, by the rocky pathway through the keys up […]