Păltiniș

Mountain resort in Sibiu County, RomaniaPăltiniș Hohe Rinne (German)Szebenjuharos (Hungarian)Mountain resortSki resortCasele de curăPăltiniș HermitageOncești PeakChairlift stationNoica houseLocation within Sibiu CountyPăltinișLocation within RomaniaCoordinates: 45°40′58″N 23°59′01″E / 45.68278°N 23.98361°E / 45.68278; 23.98361Country RomaniaCountySibiu CountyElevation1,440 m (4,720 ft)Time zoneUTC+2 (EET) • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)Postal code550001Vehicle registrationSBClimateETWebsitePaltinis Resort Păltiniş (German: Hohe Rinne; Hungarian: Szebenjuharos) is a mountain resort in Transylvania, Romania, 35 km south-west from Sibiu in the Cindrel Mountains. It is situated at 1440 m altitude, being the highest resort in Romania. It lies in a conifer forest. It is a popular winter destination and in summer it is sought for its peacefulness, fresh air and easily accessible trekking routes. It was founded by an association – Siebenbuergischer Karpatenverein (S.K.V.) – in 1894 and three villas from that period still exist. Currently there are 4 hotels, 6 chalets and 17 villas and an increasing number of private holiday houses. At the entrance to the res