Piatra Craiului National Park
Limestone ridge, gorges and caves in the Southern Carpathians of Romania
A long karstic massif of steep peaks and Jurassic limestone cliffs, cut by the Zărneștiului, Vlădușca and Dâmbovicioarei gorges. Its rocks and grottoes are the only home of the Piatra Craiului rock carnation (Dianthus callizonus).
Things to do
- On footWalk into the Zărneștiului Gorge (Cheile Zărneștilor)
- On footLook for the summit of Țimbalul Mare at 2,177 m
- Try thisExplore the Dâmbovicioarei Gorge and the karst area around Dâmbovicioara
- Try thisSearch the rocky slopes for the rock carnation and other alpine flowers
Romania · Argeș and Brașov counties Est. 1938 Size 147 km² Highest 2,238 m Protected area category: IUCN II
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Peștera Dâmbovicioara
Cave protected as a nature reserve within the karst area of Dâmbovicioara.