Râșnov

Rasnov is a city in Brasov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is located in the South West of the Brasov Depression, 15 km from Brasov, along the Ghimbăşel River, at 650 m altitude.

The town currently has about 16,000 inhabitants. Its coat of arms is a shield with three roses.

Situated in the center of the country, in the upper part of Bârsa Land at the foot of Postăvaru massif, a short distance from the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains and the Rucăr, Bran and Cheia Predeal pass, the town of Râşnov keeps a flavor of prosperous burg over the centuries.

Travel spots Traditions Restaurants Accomodation

Sport and leisure

Râşnov has several leisure services for tourists: horseback riding, carriage rides, paragliding, zip lines, rock climbing, mountaineering, rappel, mountain biking, ATV, paintball, archery, ski and snowboard.

Horse riding

Horse riding, for those who like to practice it daily or at least weekly, is more than a means of recreation or a way to stay physically and mentally healthy - it is a way of life.

The Equestrian Center Diana has lipițan and their metis, pony, Arabs and their metis, in a wide variety of colors. With them, you can venture out on horse riding trips on a varied terrain in Râşnoavei Gorges. They also organize sleigh rides, as well as riding courses for beginners.

Diana Equestrian Center

Mountain sports

Râşnov is one of the travel destinations known for its great offer of mountain sports and activities. You can choose between mountain biking, mountain running, skiing, snowboarding, winter and summer climbing. You can also find trainers for beginners as well as skilled sportsmen.

There are also programs for the fans of mountain activities, either individual, family, with the teammates, for children or young people.

Just ask the sports clubs dedicated to training those interested in these activities.

”Altitudine” Mountain Club Elevation Sport Camps
Mountain trails Travel information center

Local producers

Pălincăria Transilvania Rosenauer Schnaps

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