This summary provides a quick overview and easy access to information
on the peaks climbed on my trip to Romania in 2011.
Copyright Petter Bjørstad, 2011
| Date | Height | Name | Primary factor | Vertical hiked |
| August 8 | 2544 m | Moldoveanu | 2046 m | 903 m |
| August 8 | 2468 m | Arpasu Mare | 178 m | 211 m |
| August 9 | 2519 m | Paringul Mare | 2103 m | 1121 m |
| August 10 | 2509 m | Peleaga | 1759 m | 907 m |
| August 11 | 1658 m | Piatra Graitoare | 153 m | 153 m |
| August 11 | 1849 m | Cucurbata Mare | 1478 m | 671 m |
| August 12 | 2303 m | Pietrosul Rodnei | 1578 m | 1360 m |
| 5 days | ****** | 7 climbs | 7817 m | 5326 m |
Some general information as of August 2011. The best way to travel from (far away) other countries is
likely by air to Henri Coanda International Airport, Bucharest, airport code OTP, the main airport serving
the capital Bucuresti.
As of now, Romania is a member of the European Union, but has not yet adopted the Euro (currency) nor a member
of the Schengen (travel zone). The currency "LEI" is about one quarter of a Euro.
Romania is one hour east (ahead) of middle European time.
The country has a pretty good
road system (under steady improvement), hotels and restaurants etc. can be found in almost every village beyond
a minimal size. In August, the weather and general conditions in the mountains are generally very good. This is
the most popular month for vacation, and a few places will be very crowded, still many nice areas are almost without
any tourists. My guess is that September is also likely to be a good month for a visit to the mountains.
The prices are still very low by most Western European standards,
thus most people can certainly afford to spend 1-2 weeks in this interesting country.
The main mountains are located in the Carpathian Mountains, a huge arch that runs across a large part of the country.