Făgăraș Mountains day hike from Sibiu: Private guide

Moldoveanu Peak and glacial lakes on a route built for your pace

A private day hike in the Făgăraș Mountains near Sibiu, where you choose the difficulty level (easy, medium or difficult), and a licensed guide tailors the route to match your experience. Pickup and drop-off from your location are included. Children from age 7 are welcome. Bring trekking clothes, boots and rain gear. A backpack, water and snacks are essential.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Făgăraș Mountains with guide

• Meet personal hiking guide
• Choose hiking difficulty level
• Hike in Făgăraș Mountains
• See Moldoveanu Peak and Bâlea Lake
• View Transfăgărășan mountain road

The experience

The Făgăraș Mountains rise in the heart of Romania's Southern Carpathians, home to Moldoveanu Peak at 2,544 meters: the country's highest point. The range is ringed by sharp ridges and glacial lakes, including Bâlea Lake, which sits at 2,042 meters on the famous Transfăgărășan route. That road, built in the 1970s and stretching roughly 90 kilometers, is one of Europe's most dramatic mountain passes. Your guide knows these peaks and knows how to move through them at a pace that works for you.

You pick the hiking level before you book: an easy walk runs 3 to 5 hours, a medium hike takes 5 to 6 hours, or a difficult climb stretches 6 to 9 hours. The guide builds a custom route around your choice, so you're not following a fixed itinerary that doesn't fit. A private transfer with an air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your location, gets you to the trailhead, and brings you back at the end of the day. Bring appropriate trekking clothes, good walking boots and rain jackets. Walking poles are available to rent if you order them in advance. Pack a small backpack, water and snacks for lunch.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your location in Sibiu.
• private transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a professional, licensed guide who speaks English.
• a custom hiking route matched to your chosen difficulty level.

Options for this experience

3 options

Medium Hike, 5-6hGuide in English · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30We will pick a medium-difficulty route. Average walking time is 5-6 hours; route distance 10-15 km; altitude gain about 1000 m (plus or minus); pickup is included.

Easy Hike, 3-5hGuide in English · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30We will select an easy route. Average walking time is 3-5 hours; route distance 6-15 km; altitude gain about 750 m (plus or minus); pickup is included.

Difficult Hike, 6-9hGuide in English · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Duration: 6 hours. Flexible day hike lasting 6 to 9 hours. Difficult hike: we will choose a demanding route. Average walking time is 6-9 hours; route distance 12-25 km; altitude gain about 1500 m (plus or minus); pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Brasov Day Tours - Active Holidays

Is this one for you?Pick the easy route for a half-day outing, the medium for a full day with sustained climbing, or the difficult only if you've hiked high-altitude terrain before. Each follows a different section of the Făgăraș range with varying elevation gain.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do this hike if I'm not very experienced with mountains?

Yes. The easy level hike runs 3 to 5 hours and is designed for walkers without mountain experience. Your guide tailors the route to your fitness level and pace, so you're not pushed beyond what feels safe.

What is Moldoveanu Peak and why is it on this hike?

Moldoveanu Peak is Romania's highest mountain at 2,544 meters, sitting in the heart of the Făgăraș range. Depending on which difficulty level you choose, your guide may include it in the route or take you to other peaks and lakes in the same range with equally strong views.

Does the price include lunch?

No. You bring your own snacks and water for the day. Pack enough food to eat on the trail. There are no shops or restaurants once you leave the starting point.

How does the private transfer work?

The driver picks you up from your hotel or location in Sibiu, drives you to the trailhead in the mountains, and returns to collect you at an agreed time after the hike ends. The vehicle is air-conditioned and included in the price.

What is the Transfăgărășan route and will I see it?

The Transfăgărășan is one of the world's most spectacular mountain roads, built in the 1970s and reaching 2,042 meters at Bâlea Lake. Depending on your route, you may see sections of this famous road from the trail or pass near it during the hike.