Zărand - Zarand Mountains
Carpathian peak in Arad county
What it feels like
Wind at altitude, panoramic views, the air thin and clean. The bigger sky above the tree line.
The Zarand Mountains, a hilly to mountainous massif on the Arad-Hunedoara-Bihor border, are covered by century-old beech forests with clear springs. Rarely visited by tourists, they offer authentic hiking, traditional villages and nature unaffected by mass tourism.
Best time to visit
June through September for hiking. Snow conditions December through April.
How to get there
Address: Hălmagiu, Arad. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
