Brașov Day Hikes
Brașov was settled in the 13th century by Transylvanian Saxons. Its location at the foot of the Postăvarul Massif makes it an ideal base for trekking. I was there in the summer. During winter snow makes skiing a more practical proposition than walking.
Garmin Compatible Map
Click here to download a .img file containing a map of the area around Brașov. You can use this file on some Garmin handheld GPS devices, and on your desktop computer using QMapShack. There is some information about using the file on a Garmin GPS device here. The linked page also has some information on how to create your own Garmin maps, and a link to a page of other pre-made maps. The QMapShack documentation explains how to use the file with QMapShack.