Walking
The diverse landscape of the Balkan country provides countless possibilities for walking tours. No matter whether you choose a guided tour along one of the marked hiking routes or decide to wander through the virgin forests, the experience promises to be unforgettable. Innumerable places of natural beauty such as mountain peaks, gorges, lakes, forests and caves are to be seen everywhere. Choosing a trail is easy, as there are enough options for everyone – from climbing the highest peaks in the Carpathian Mountains to light family strolls at the seaside or in the city parks. Romania has more than 400 parks and nature reservations protecting hundreds of species of flora and fauna. Furthermore, various themed tours are offered by many travel agencies, allowing guests to explore the folklore, customs and history of local people.

Cycling
With a terrain that ranges from steep and challenging to gentle and pleasant, Romania offers bikers of all skills and levels something to enjoy along its bike trails. Local tour operators have a wide range of cycling tours from mountain climbing along dirt roads to easy family tours. Some especially attractive tours are in Transylvania with stops at Dracula’s castle and at medieval towns and churches. Keen mountain bikers will find a real paradise in the Carpathian Mountains. All additional services such as accommodation and bike rentals are offered by most tour operators and local cycling clubs at reasonable prices.

Horse Riding
Romania's Carpathian mountains and rural areas offer excellent possibilities for a horseback riding holiday. Transylvania is the greatest still undiscovered riding area in Europe. A trip here is a trip into the past. Here, horse riding is a part of everyday life, and horses outnumber automobiles. There are many riding centres and stables offering a full range of services including carriage trips, riding tours lasting from two hours to more than a week and riding schools. More information about tours, itineraries and accommodation can be found at www.ridingholidays.com/romania_rides.htm and www.merlelor.com.

Skiing
Romanian mountains provide the perfect conditions for skiing and guaranteed snow from December through April. Numerous mountain resorts offer slopes from novice to challenging. Many of these resorts offer other activities including cross-country skiing and snowboarding. The major ski resorts are Poiana Brasov, Sinaia, Predeal, Paltinis and Runcu. They have good ski lifts and facilities and in addition, numerous spa centres and thermal baths for complete relaxation. The specialised Romanian skiing internet portal www.skiresorts.ro provides detailed technical information about all resorts and packages.