Piatra Craiului National Park
Piatra Craiului National Park

Piatra Craiului National Park

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Munții Piatra Craiului, România

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Piatra Craiului National Park is a protected area in the Southern Carpathians, spanning over 14,700 hectares across Brașov and Argeș counties.

General Information and Geography
Location: Brașov County (Zărnești, Bran, Moeciu) and Argeș County (Rucăr, Dâmbovicioara).
Main Ridge: Approximately 25 km long, oriented in a NE–SW direction.
Highest Peak: La Om Peak (also known as Piscul Baciului), with an altitude of 2,238 m.
Characteristics: It is the longest and highest limestone ridge in Romania.

Biodiversity
Flora: Home to over 1,100 plant species, including the famous Piatra Craiului Pink (*Dianthus callizonus*), a strictly local endemic species.
Fauna: The area serves as a habitat for numerous mammals, including large carnivores (bears, wolves, lynx) and chamois.

Visiting and Fees
Piatra Craiului Visitor Center: Located in Zărnești (150 Toplița St.).
Access Tickets: Can be purchased online via the official Piatra Craiului National Park website: https://www.pcrai.ro/tickets-a, or from automated kiosks located at the following sites: 12A Dr. Tiberiu Spârchez St (Romanian Post Office).; 150 Toplița St. (Zărnești); Plaiul Foii Chalet; and the bridge at Valea lui Ivan (Clăbucet area).

Text and photo-video sources: http://www.pcrai.ro/; http://romaniasalbatica.ro/ 

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