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From the 2,527-meter-high Varful Vistea Mare, Varful Moldoveanu can be reached in about 30 minutes. Romania's third-highest mountain isn't nearly as crowded, as everyone keeps moving on. The view, however, is equally impressive.

The Cabana Balea Lac, newly built in 2000, is beautifully situated on the lake. It's not a true mountain hut, but rather a modern inn offering comfortable accommodation and excellent food. The clientele is quite diverse, ranging from car tourists to hikers.

Since everything was full at first, we were kindly offered to sleep in the dining room. We ended up getting a bed in the dormitory for 150 lei. That was very nice, but not exactly cheap. In the evening, there was food available at the stated times, but the portions were really small (for 50 lei). We wanted to have lunch again before the descent at the stated lunchtime of 12-2 p.m., but when we asked, nothing was cooked. We then bought ourselves a Snickers and a Coke there and set off. So don't rely on the lunchtime meal times.

Simple, beautifully situated stone hut with large dormitories – thin wool blankets and pillows provided, sleeping bag recommended. Good drinking water from a mountain spring, very simple food (vegetarian options, however, only available upon reservation the night before!). There are toilets and sinks with cold water for washing. In summer, the dining room and dormitories are not heated in the evenings and at night. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m., allowing for an early start to Moldoveanu. The hut has comparatively high prices, which is understandable given its high and remote location. Reservations are a good idea in summer.

Very nice place to camp, just a bit busy and a lot of tourism

Here it is much quieter, a bit away from the hustle and bustle of Lacul Balea

Bâlea Lac is an amazing lake to visit. Just by the most famous road in Romania, Transfăgăråșan. Stop by at a restaurant here with a view towards the lake if you feel hungry. Awesome landscape and road to the lake.

The highest peak in Romania. There are different routes to get there. From Belea the route is long and somewhat strenuous. You can do the route in two days by spending the night in Podragu. You don't need any special equipment. Just good shoes and walking sticks. From the top the view in all directions is very good, weather permitting.