Piatra Craiului Mountains
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The Piatra Craiului Mountains (German: Königstein, Hungarian: Királykő-hegység) are a mountain range in the Southern Carpathians in Romania. Its name is translated as Kings' Rock[1] or The Rock of the Prince.[2][3] The mountain range is located in Brașov and Argeș counties; it is included in the Piatra Craiului National Park, which covers an area of 14,766 hectares (60 sq mi).[4]
Piatra Craiului | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Vârful La Om |
Elevation | 2,238 m (7,343 ft) |
Coordinates | 45°32′N 25°13′E |
Naming | |
English translation | The King's Rock |
Language of name | Romanian |
Geography | |
Location | Romania |
Counties | Brașov, Argeș |
Parent range | Southern Carpathians |
The Piatra Craiului mountains form a narrow and saw-like ridge, which is about 25 km (16 mi) long. The highest elevation in the massif is the Vârful La Om [ro] at 2,238 metres (7,343 ft). The ridge is regarded as one of the most beautiful sites in the Carpathians. The two-day north–south ridge trail is both challenging and rewarding. Starting at either Plaiul Foii in the north-west or Curmătura in the north-east, walkers climb up to the ridge before following a somewhat precarious path along the narrow spine. The descent at the southern end leads into a karst landscape of deep gorges and pitted slopes where water penetrating the rock has carved a series of caves.