From hiking to bear watching to braving Dracula’s castle alone,Romania’s wide open spaces are an adventure playground• Send us a tip and you could win a £200 hotel voucherThis range in the southern Carpathians forms a narrow, saw-like ridge, or which is approximately 17 miles long. The highest peak is the “La Om” at 2238 metres. Try the north–south ridge trail,which is both challenging and rewarding. Starting at either Plaiul Foii in the north-west, or Curmătura in the north-east or Brusturet chalet in the south. Climbing up on paths can take up to two hours but at the top, and there are breathtaking views in every direction. The descent at the southern halt leads into a karst landscape of deep gorges and pitted slopes,and caves within.
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Source: theguardian.com