Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
The
bus station
(B-dul Republicii 3)
sends maxitaxis every 20 minutes to Deva (6 lei, 30
to 40 minutes). Daily buses, except Sundays, go to Timişoara (25 lei, 3½ hours). There's a
night bus to Bucharest (70 lei) Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The adjoining
train station
( 0254-719 238; B-dul Republicii 3)
sees little action.
About eight daily trains connect Hunedoara with Simeria (4 lei); from there you can reach
Braşov, Sibiu or Arad.
Retezat Mountains
Part of the Southern Carpathians, most of the stunning territory is covered by the
Retezat
National Park
( 0372-742 024;
www.retezat.ro
)
, Romania's oldest (established in
1935) reserve. Covering 381 sq km (including some 80 glacial lakes), the area is con-
sidered a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Carnivore s large and small (especially the cute mar-
mot) roam the region, as do black deer and chamois. The region provides unforgettable
hiking experiences among its valleys, peaks, rivers and gorges. The
Retezat Tourist In-
formation Point
( 0723 392 210;
www.turismretezat.ro
;
Str Horea 5)
is in Haţeg.
