Penteleu Peak - Buzău Mountains
Carpathian peak in Buzău county
What it feels like
Wind at altitude, panoramic views, the air thin and clean. The bigger sky above the tree line.
Penteleu Peak (1,772 m) is the highest point of the Buzău Mountains and one of the finest routes in the Curvature Carpathians. The summit panorama takes in the Vrancea, Siriu and Ciucaș Mountains and the Buzău plain. The trails from Pătârlagele and Siriu are the most popular.
Best time to visit
June through September for hiking. Snow conditions December through April.
How to get there
Address: Munții Buzău, Buzău. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
