Mount Tâmpa
Good for: hiking, beautiful views
- Address
- E of Town Centre
- Price
- Telecabina Tâmpa one way/return €0.90/€1.80
- Hours
- 09:00-17:00 Tue-Sun
Lonely Planet review for Mount Tâmpa
Towering above town from the east is Mount Tâmpa, where Braşov's original defensive fortress was built. Vlad Ţepeş attacked it in 1458, finally dismantling it two years later and - out of habit - impaling some 40 merchants atop the peak. These days it's an easy, and irresistible, trip up. Many visitors go via the Tâmpa cable car offering stunning views from the top of Mt Tâmpa and a communist-era dining room. There's access to hiking trails up here.
Walk south to reach the 'Hollywood'-style Braşov sign, with a viewing platform. You can also hike to the top in an hour following zigzag trails from the cable-car station (red triangles) or from the northeastern edge of the wall.
Traveller reviews for Mount Tâmpa (1)
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Fantastic Views
scsablich recommends this,
If you have some extra time, this is absolutely worth the hike. Ascending up the mountain offers some incredible views, and if you hike in the morning you'll have shade and a great place to eat a picnic lunch at the top. You can take the cable car down if you want that experience.
Good for: hiking, beautiful views
