Romania’s National Parks, Natural Parks and Other Protected Areas

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A list of all National and Natural Parks of Romania, with their contact details.

Apuseni Natural Park

Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve

Rodnei Mountains National Park
 

Protects the core area of the Apuseni limestone plateau, with rocky habitats and montane meadows. Area 758 sq. km www.parcapuseni.ro

This UNESCO reserve protects the world’s largest reedbed and its rich birdlife and other wildlife. Area: 5,800 sq. km. www.ddbra.ro, www.deltadunarii.ro

These mountains in north-central Romania are some of the wildest in the country, with the highest peak in the Eastern Carpathians (2,300 meters). Area: 464 sq. km. www.parcrodna.ro

Defileul Jiului National Park

Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park

Piatra Craiului National Park
 

This new national park, opened in 2005, is located in the forested hills overlooking the narrow Jiu Valley between Petrosani and Targu Jiu. Area: 110 sq. km. www.defileuljiului.ro

The Cerna Valley, with its warm microclimate, has an extremely rich biodiversity; the park is home to many species not found elsewhere in Romania. Area: 601 sq. km. www.domogled-cerna.ro

One of the country’s richest parks for wildlife, known for its bears, wolves and lynx. The scenery is breathtaking. Area: 148 sq. km. www.pcrai.ro

Balta Mica a Brailei Natural Park

Bicaz Gorges – Hasmas National Park

Platoul Mehedinti Geopark

An important expanse of wetland south of the city of Braila on the Danube. Area: 175 sq. km. www.bmb.ro

The Bicaz Gorges-Hasmas Mountain National Park incorporates picturesque Red Lake and fantastic gorge scenery. Area 66 sq. km.
www.cheilebicazului-hasmas.ro

Adjoining the Iron Gates and Domogled – Cernei parks to form a sizeable protected area in the southwest of the country. Area 1,060 sq. km.

Bucegi Natural Park

Nerei Gorges-Beusnita National Park

The Iron Gates Natural Park

The dramatic Bucegi Mountains are the most accessible and visited in the country. The Natural Park seeks to limit the impact of this popularity on the environment. Area: 327 sq. km. www.bucegipark.ro

Just to the north of the Iron Gates National Park, the Nerei Gorges are Romania’s longest. Area: 371 sq. km.
www.cheilenerei-beusnita.ro

One of Romania’s largest protected areas, the famous Iron Gates along the Danube reach their climax at Kazan Gorge. Area: 1,156 sq. km. www.portiledefierpn.ro

Buila Vanturarita National Park

Gradistea Muncelului Cioclovina Natural Park

Putna – Vrancea Natural Park

On the southeastern flank of the Carpathians, Buila Vanturarita is a limestone massif with impressive cliffs popular with rock climbers. Area: 96 sq. km.
www.buila.ro

Surrounding the Roman ruins at Sarmisegetusa and other Dacian relics in the Gradistea Mountains east of Hateg. Area: 100 sq. km. www.gradiste.ro

Another new protected area, Putna-Vrancea is located in the volcanically active southeastern Carpathians. Area: 382 sq. km.
www.putnavrancea.ro

Calimani Natural Park

Lunca Joasa a Prutului Inferior Natural Park

Retezat National Park

The largest massif in the Eastern Carpathians, this volcanic area is noted for its rare plants, bears, wolves, lynx and pine martens. Area: 240 sq. km www.calimani.ro

A new park north of Galati on the border with the Republic of Moldova. Protects a wetland and meadow area by the Prut River. Area: 80 sq. km.

This fabulous park, Romania’s oldest, protects over 50 species of mammal including the “big three” as well as chamois. Area: 381 sq. km. www.retezat.ro

Ceahlau National Park

Lunca Muresului Natural Park

Semenic – Carasului Gorges National Park

Romania’s “Mount Olympus”, the Ceahlau Massif is a spectacular sight. The rocky peaks and ledges are a good place to see chamois. Area: 84 sq. km. www.ceahlaupark.ro

The Mures River floodplain west of Arad close to the Hungarian border. Area: 172 sq. km. www.luncamuresului.ro

Best known for its magnificent beech forest, this park also features some interesting caves and other karst features. Area: 366 sq. km.
www.pnscc.ro/

Comana Natural Park

Maramuresului Mountain Natural Park

Tara Hategului Dinosaurus Geopark
   

Wetland between Bucharest and Giurgiu. Area: 250 sq. km. www.comanaparc.ro

Right on the Ukraine border, these wild mountains harbor plenty of wildlife and also caving opportunities. Area: 1,490 sq. km. www.muntiimaramuresului.ro

This large park in the Hateg area of western Transylvania is known for its dinosaurus finds. Their excellent website tells you all you need to know. Area: 1,024 sq. km. www.geopark.go.ro

Cozia National Park

Macin Mountains National Park

Vanatori-Neamt Natural Park

Midway along the Southern Carpathians, the forested massif overlooks Cozia Monastery. Area: 171 sq. km
www.cozia.ro

The Macin Mountains near Tulcea feature some significant steppe vegetation, and are a great place to see birds of prey. Area: 113 sq. km.
www.parcmacin.ro

In the north of Neamt County, this forested park in the foothills of the Eastern Carpathians is best known for its European bison breeding project. Area: 308 sq. km. www.vanatoripark.ro