Rodna Mountains Biosphere Reserve
In northern Romania, spanning territory of two distinct ethnographic territories – Maramures and Bistrita – the Rodna Biosphere Reserve is rich in wildlife, with over 1100 species of plants and many valuable animal species, including the Carpathian stag, bear, boar, marmot, wolf, and chamois. The highest massif of the park, the 2303 meters Pietrosu, bears the marks of the last glacial period and several picturesque lakes formed in the cirques left by the melting glaciers. Try booking a horseback tour of the park from Beclean – you won’t regret it.