Fagaraş Mountains

2nd place in the list of highest mountains in Romania is the Fagaraş Mountains. The Fagaraş Mountains are among the most intriguing and huge mountains in Romania's Carpathian Mountain range. They encompass about 3,000 square kilometers of rugged terrain that stretches for 70 kilometers along the east-west ridge, with peaks reaching altitudes of above 2000 meters.

The range spans more than 40 kilometers from north to south. It has a smooth structure with austere beauty and storied glacial interfluves, where the bioclimate defines the unique features that make up the Fagaraş' typical alpine scenery. The CFR Curmătura Mărului to Tama is the most important and notable sector of high ridges, across which pass most recognized trails along the Olt Valley (360 m). It follows the official boundaries of Sibiu County but comes to a halt just outside of Bran. An aerial view of Făgăraş exposes two distinct landscapes. The first is high and ruiniform, sculpted by glaciation, while the second, known as glacial and nival, is magnificent in appearance, with rounded monotonous formations carved out by torrents or rivers that have carved deep and narrow valleys. This is an excellent illustration of a river-torn landscape.

Location: Romania's Carpathian Mountain
Height: 8,316 feet (2,534 meters)