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If you enjoy hiking and nature walks, then you will love discovering some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Romania. You can easily add one or two to your itinerary if you’re planning to hike in the Carpathians. Don’t get discouraged if you have other plans, some waterfalls are close enough to the road and no major effort is necessary.
We included both isolated and easy-to-reach waterfalls in Romania, but many more exist. Buy a hiking map of the Carpathians and enjoy discovering them.
Location: Fagaras Mountains, Sibiu County
Less known than the popular Balea, Serbota Waterfall is one of the most beautiful in the Fagaras Mountains. The 20 meters high waterfall, accessible only on foot, is located at 1,400 meters, close to Negoiu Hut.
Take the blue triangle-marked hiking route from Porumbacu de Sus. It’s an easy route, perfect even for families with small kids.
Location: Rodnei Mountains National Park, Maramures County
With its 95 meters, the Horses’ Waterfall (Cascada Cailor) is the highest in Romania. Located in Rodnei Mountains, at 1,300 meters, it offers one of the most beautiful images from the Carpathians. Its unusual name comes from a local legend with a sad twist. As the story goes, a group of horses jumped into an abyss during a bear attack up on the mountain.
You can reach the waterfall by chairlift or follow an easy hiking path that starts in Borsa Resort, close to the chairlift station.
Location: Ceahlau National Park, Neamt County
Duruitoarea Waterfall
The 25 meters high Duruitoarea Waterfall is the first attraction on the hiking route from Durau to the highest peak of Ceahlau Mountain. It gets its name from the powerful sound it creates when water is abundant. When this happens, you’ll hear the waterfall long before you’ll actually see it. It’s a great stop to cool off in summers and a wonderful sight on frozen winter days.
Location: Podul Calului Mountain, Buzau County
Casoca Waterfall
With a plunge of only 5-6 meters, Casoca is smaller than most of the waterfalls in Romania. Nonetheless, it’s one of the most beautiful in the country. It’s located only a few kilometers from Siriu Lake, close to a mountain fortification line from WW1. On its left side, you’ll find a small cave used as a hiding place by a local, Gheorghilas, who supported a major rebellion from 1821.
Location: Cheile Nerei-Beusnita National Park, Caras-Severin County
After a short, but steep walk from the clear blue lake Ochiul Beiului, you’ll find the waterfall Beusnita. The succession of small cascades continues up until the last and most impressive one reaches five meters in height. For the best view, come in spring when the volume is abundant and the effect of the water falling through moss and lichen is dazzling.
Location: Cheile Nerei-Beusnita National Park, Caras-Severin County
Vaioaga Waterfall
The third waterfall from Cheile Nerei on our list, Vaioaga is the first you’ll see walking from Podu Bei to Ochiului Beiului Lake. A small sign, otherwise easy to miss, points the way to the waterfall that’s only a few meters away. Surprising, but overlooked in the search for the more famous attractions of the area, Vaioaga Waterfall offers a wonderful place to relax.
Location: Fagaras Mountains, Sibiu County
Balea Waterfall
With its 60 meters, Balea Waterfall is the highest multi-step waterfall in Romania and the midpoint of the famous Transfagarasan. This is also one of the best-known attractions from the Fagaras, the highest group of the Carpathians. While you can best see it from the cable car, you can also admire it from the distance, just one hour on foot, from Balea Chalet.
Don’t miss a drive on the Transfagarasan. It’s one of the best things to do in Romania.
Location: Retezat National Park, Hunedoara County
Lolaia Waterfall
Photo credits Sergiu Luchian
This waterfall is one of the many breathtaking natural attractions of the Retezat Mountains. Located above 1,000 meters, on the route from Ohaba to Pietrele, Lolaia is easier to reach than the must-see sites of the area, the glacial lakes and the abrupt ridge.
Location: Apuseni Mountains, Cluj County
Valul Miresei Waterfall
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Valul Miresei, also known as Rachitele Waterfall, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Transylvania. Over 30 meters high, this site becomes a paradise in winter for ice climbing.
We hope our guide of the top 10 waterfalls in Romania will help you plan your next vacation in this great destination. Any of these places is a sure choice for spending quality time away from the noisy and urban side of the civilized world.
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