Bucegi Mountains
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The Bucegi mountains are located in central Romania, south of the city Braşov. They are part of the Southern Carpathians group of the Carpathian Mountains.
To the east, the Bucegi mountains have a very steep slope towards the popular tourist destination Prahova Valley (a.o. Buşteni and Sinaia). At a higher elevation is the Bucegi Plateau, where wind and rain have turned the rocks into spectacular figures such as the Sphinx and Babele.
They're grouped in three parts:
- Bucegi Mountains (Omul Peak - 2505 meters)
- Leaota Mountains (Leaota Peak - 2133 meters)
- Piatra Craiului Mountains (Baciului Peak - 2238 meters)
The Bran Pass separates the Piatra Craiului and Leaota ranges; it was marked by border crossings between Wallachia and Transylvania, and was defended by the Bran Castle.
The Bucegi is believed to be the Thracian holy mountain Kogainon, on which the mythical figure Zalmoxis resided in a cave. Source: http://www.montania.ro
 The Sphinx of Bucegi |
 Bucegi Mountains, as seen from the gondola lift |
 Babele rock formation |
 The Heroes' Cross on the Caraiman Peak |
 From Omu |
[edit] External links
- Photo gallery of Bucegi Mountains
- Maps of the Bucegi Mountains
- Bucegi Weather Forcast
- Bucegi - Busteni Lodging and Accommodation
- Bucegi Natural Park
- Centrul de informare si promovare turistica Busteni - On line
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