"Busteni" Busteni by mvtouring

Busteni Travel Guide: 24 reviews and 32 photos

The village

We decided to stay in Busteni as the cost was much lower than staying in Sinaia which is only about 20km away. Busteni is approx 135km away from Bucharest and 37km away from Brasov.
It is surrounded by the Caraiman Mauntains (2384m) and Costila Mauntains(2489m). It is one of the most important departure point towards Bucegi Mountains. The Busteni Mountains are beauties in themselves, and are part of the Caraiman Mountains with their monument dedicated to heros who died in the first world war.

General info

The altitude of the mountains are: 800-950m.
Climate: specific to the alpine zones,with ozoned air.
Annual average temperature:50C.
Access ways:
-by car:Bucharest- Brasov on DN1(E60) from Rasnov on DN73 A junction with DN1
-by train:Busteni station,on the line Bucharest-Brasov.
Destination:rest,winter sports, trips (by option).

Cable transport:
Telecabine:Busteni - Babele(4350m),difference of level 1235m, time 13',capacity 25 persones.
Telecabine:Babele-Pestera(2611m),difference of level 560m, time 10', capacity 35 persones.
Touristic circuits:
a)Busteni-Urlatoarea Waterfall( 1 hour),marked with blue.
b)Busteni- Gura Dihamului Waterfall-Diham Challet(2 hours and 30'), marked with red.
c)Busteni- Plaiul Muticelu-Poiana Costilei-Cerbului Valley-Omu Challet(6-7 hours), marked with red triangle and yellow band.
d)Busteni-Poiana Costilei-Pichetul Rosu-Malaiesti Challet(4 hours),accesible way only in summer,in winter -only to the alpinists, marked with a red triangle.
e)Busteni-Cantonul Jepi-Piatra Arsa Challet(3 hours and 30'), marked with blue triangle.

Last visit to Busteni: Jan 2007
Intro Updated Jan 23, 2007
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Reviews (20)

Roadside stalls Shopping (1)

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Visit the park Things to Do (8)

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Walking in the snow Warnings Or Dangers (2)

Be carefull when walking in the snow as you could find yourself no longer walking, but lying on your back. more travel advice

Driving in the snow Warnings Or Dangers (2)

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Off The Beaten Path (4)
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Comments (4)

grietjie Nov 12, 2010 at 11:14 PM Report Abuse

Busteni certainly is a lovely place and seeing it all covered in snow is fantastic.
floriangn May 11, 2010 at 8:40 AM Report Abuse

Very nice page, love your photo's of the driving to Busteni
albaaust Feb 3, 2007 at 2:21 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for visiting my page. Some beautiful photos and Busteni looks gorgeous
KiKitC Jan 25, 2007 at 8:17 AM Report Abuse

Wow, what a beautiful town...love King Carol's castle... Your list of travels is impressive, I will be coming back for more...thank you!