Set within the Fagaras mountain range of the Carpathians, Piscul Negru Hotel is located on the famous Transfagarasan Road. Equipped with modern furniture and wooden floors, the rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi access, international TV channels and seating areas. The hotel's elegant restaurant serves traditional Romanian cuisine and a fine selection of wine. Approximately 43 mi from Curtea de Arges, the Piscul Negru is a good starting base to go skiing on the hotel's private ski slope, go hiking on the mountain trails or enjoy hunting in the Carpathian forests. Hotel Piscul Negru is a 50-minute drive from Poienari fortress or the Vidraru dam. Guests can also explore the glacier lake Balea, which is located at 6.7 feet above sea level, a 25-minute drive away.