Rasnov is a popular Saxon fortress of the 14th century, located on a hill above a pretty town with Saxon houses, two ancient churches and beautiful nature. Situated only 20 km from Brasov, Ryshnov invariably attracts many tourists, not only thanks to the ancient fortress, but also a multitude of itineraries (both for hiking and moto), laid on local mountains.

Many pensions offering comfortable and inexpensive accommodation. In addition, Ryshnov is a convenient point for radial excursions to Bran, Brasov, Zarnesti or Prezhmer for those tourists who want to stay in the lap of nature, and not to spend the night in a hotel room with a noisy street outside the window.

Road

To the city can be reached by train, which follows the route Brasov - Rysnov - Zarnesti, departing from the main railway station of Brasov every two hours from 6 am and 8 pm. The fare is ~ 5 RON. It is worth to get off at the first stop in Rysnov (which is called Rasnov), otherwise you will have to walk about 2 km to the city center (from Rasnov H station). The train follows the route: Brasov Mainstation - Brasov Bartolomeu - Cristian - Rasnov - Rasnov H - Tohanu Vechi - T Mosoiu - Zarnesti.

Buses from Brasov depart every half hour from Codreanu Autostation (also known as Autogara 2). The first bus starts at about 6:30 in the morning, the last - 20: 00-21: 00. On weekends, the number of flights is halved, the last one leaves Ryshnov at 17:00. The fare is ~ 5 RON.

In addition, you can get there by taxi. The fare is ~ 50 RON.

Money

ATMs: BCR Erste Bank, address: Piata Unirii, 10; BRD Groupe Societte General, address: Caraiman street, 2; Raiffeisen Bank, address: Republicii street, near the market.

What to see

You can get to the fortress by car or (better!) By foot: the ascent is very picturesque, walking along a pleasant stepped path in the forest, takes 15 to 20 minutes. The entrance is easy to find on the main square, in the arch, between the pub and the store. Entrance ~ 15 RON.

In addition, you should visit the old Evangelical church of the 13th century and the ancient Orthodox church (1384)

Entertainment

Golf, haiking and trekking (from the place Malaiesti itineraries to Bran Castle - 6 hours , Peak Omu - 2-3 hours, Lake Tiganesti - 2, 5 hours), fishing, picnics, rock climbing, horseback riding in Cheile Rasnoavei, ATVs, bikes and helicopters (tel .: 0732820530), and also skiing and snowboarding in the nearest Poiana Brasov and Predeal. In addition, for 100 EUR here you can go to the area of ​​Cheile Rasnoavei and jump from a height of 137 m (bangy jumping, Florin Saşca, tel .: 0726-229-337)

Photo by Ryshnov (1)