Looking on the map does not tell one much about these mountains. They seem more like a relatively round hill topped by a wide pasture and surrounded by forests. Ay, this is not all. For they also host some fine gorges (the Șapte Scări / Seven Stairs), Tamina Waterfall, as well as a few good trails just fit for a day trip from Bucharest. Keeps one goin’. Regarding the Șapte Scări, please note that the lower entrance gate towards the canyon is locked unless one arranges the visit with a ranger and pays a fee. To do so, refer to the log hut some 200 m. down the valley from the gate. However, you are better off contacting the rangers in advance because the log hut is equally locked quite often and there is no contact information displayed there. Find the contact data here. The upper entrance is not locked and there is no note there about the gate at the other exit. For ideas of cycling and trekking routes in these mountains and not only, refer to my GPS track page.