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13-788: To the east, the Bucegi Mountains have a very steep slope towards the popular tourist destinations in the Prahova Valley , such as Bușteni and Sinaia . At a higher elevation is the Bucegi Plateau, where wind and rain have turned the rocks into spectacular figures such as the Sphinx and Babele . The Bucegi is believed to be the Dacian holy mountain Kogainon , on which the God Zalmoxis resided in

26-482: A cave. The exact origin of the name "Bucegi" is disputed by philologists. "Buceag" or "bugeac" seems to be the source of the name, a word designating in the language of mountain people both the moss in the forest and the wilderness or the junipers . An archaic version of the name "Bucegi" is "Buceci", name still used today by elders in the mountains, and about which linguists say it is derived from "huceag", "buceag" or "bugeac". Linguist Sextil Pușcariu claims that

39-557: A diversified base of accommodation and meals ( hotels , rest homes, chalets , tourist stops). A cable car links Silva Hotel and Babele Chalet, on the mountaintops. This area has unusual rock formations, such as the Sphinx and Babele . Bușteni is the starting point of trekking on some of the most attractive routes in the Bucegi Massif. In the winter months, Bușteni offers the possibility of practicing skiing and sleighing . There are ski slopes with varying degrees of difficulty. Bușteni

52-911: Is a river of Southern Romania , which rises from the Bucegi Mountains , in the Southern Carpathians . It is a left tributary of the Ialomița . It flows into the Ialomița in Dridu Snagov . The upper reach of the river, upstream of the confluence with the river Azuga is sometimes called the Prahovița . It has a length of 193 km (120 mi), of which 6 km (3.7 mi) are in Brașov County , 161 km (100 mi) are in Prahova County and

65-579: Is also a cultural point, featuring Cantacuzino Castle and Cezar Petrescu Memorial Museum. There is a trout farm in the area. The Rucăr-Bran Corridor is a mountain pass that has the Bucegi Mountains on one side and the Piatra Craiului Mountains and Iezer-Păpușa Mountains on the other side. The Bucegi Mountains area, whereof exist references since the 15th century, has been proposed for protection in 1936, due to peerless landscapes and great diversity of plant and animal species. This proposal

78-528: Is currently being built along the Prahova Valley. After failing to take part in the hosting of the 2013 European Youth festival , Prahova Valley considered making a bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics . The region is a popular destination for mountaineers and for winter sports fans. The most important resorts are: 44°42′55″N 26°28′14″E  /  44.71528°N 26.47056°E  / 44.71528; 26.47056 Prahova river The Prahova

91-579: The Baiu Mountains , in the Carpathian Mountains , Romania . It is a tourist region, situated about 100 km (62 mi) north of the capital city of Bucharest . During World War I , the area was the site of heavy fighting between Austro-Hungarian and German forces on one side and Romanian forces on the other. The strategic objective of the Central Powers was to reach Bucharest via

104-566: The Bucegi Mountains are Sinaia and Bușteni . Nicknamed the "Pearl of the Carpathians", Sinaia offers the possibility of performing winter sports . Ski slopes within the resort are serviced by ski lift , accessible by cable car . The main tourist attractions are Peleș Castle , Pelișor Castle , Royal Station, Sinaia Monastery , Casino, and the George Enescu Memorial House. Bușteni, located at an altitude of 800–900 m, features

117-592: The Piatra Craiului and Leaota ranges; it was marked by border crossings between Wallachia and Transylvania , and was defended by the Bran Castle . The Bucegi Mountains are bordered by Prahova Valley , an area with the most ski resorts in Romania. Since 1935, part of the Bucegi Mountains has been included in the list of protected areas in Romania, with national park status. Among the most popular ski resorts within

130-977: The last 16 km (9.9 mi) are in Ialomița County . The basin of the Prahova covers 3,738 km (1,443 sq mi), which is about 75% of the area of Prahova County. The following towns and villages are situated along the river Prahova, from source to mouth: Predeal , Azuga , Bușteni , Poiana Țapului , Sinaia , Posada , Comarnic , Nistorești , Breaza , Cornu , Poiana Câmpina , Câmpina , Bănești , Bobolia , Cocorăștii Caplii , Cap Roșu , Novăcești , Florești , Călinești , Cătina , Filipeștii de Târg , Nedelea , Ariceștii Rahtivani , Ezeni , Zalhanaua , Stăncești , Piatra , Stejaru , Pisculești , Tinosu , Miroslăvești , Palanca , Independența , Belciug , Gherghița , Hătcărău , Tufani , Malamuc , Răsimnicea , Rădulești , Adâncata , Patru Frați . The following rivers are tributaries to

143-486: The name of Bucșoi, one of the mountains that reach the Omu Peak, derives from "Buc", "Bucur", just as "Buceci", "Bugeci" derives from "Buc" with the same suffix like "Măneciu" or "Moeciu". And "Bucur" is a genuine Dacian name. In Iorgu Iordan 's work, Toponimia romînească , the name of the mountains is derived from Slavic buk , meaning " beech ". The mountains are grouped in three ranges : The Rucăr-Bran Pass separates

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156-520: The shortest route, but they were prevented from doing so by determined Romanian resistance. Geographically, the Prahova river separates the Eastern Carpathians chain from the Southern Carpathians . Historically, the corridor was the most important passageway between the principalities of Wallachia and Transylvania . The DN1 road links Bucharest with the city of Brașov ; the planned A3 freeway

169-511: Was taken up only in 1990, when materialized through the Minister's order no. 7/1990. Bucegi Natural Park covers an area of 32,663 hectares across three counties ( Dâmbovița , Prahova and Brașov ), having more than 60% of the territory covered with forests. Prahova Valley Prahova Valley (Romanian: Valea Prahovei ) is the valley where the Prahova river makes its way between the Bucegi and

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