How big is Straja?
Straja has 12 pistes served by 11 lifts — 4th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Romania. On lifts it ranks 1st of the 15.
Straja resort guide
Hunedoara, Romania
Extensive terrain with night skiing
Straja at a glance
12
Pistes
11
Lifts
1,868m
Top
1,440m
Base
428m
Vertical
SBZ
Nearest airport, 85 km
25% beginner50% intermediate25% advanced
Straja offers approximately 26 km of ski area with 20 km equipped with artificial snow, featuring 12 slopes including 5 for night skiing.
Your questions about Straja, answered
How high is Straja?
The lifts run from 1440m at the base to 1868m at the top, a vertical of 428m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Romania, that is the 3rd highest, with the 11th biggest vertical.
Is Straja good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Straja split 25% beginner, 50% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 37% beginner and 17% advanced across the resorts we track in Romania.
On those numbers it suits intermediates.
What is the nearest airport to Straja?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sibiu (SBZ), 85km away in a straight line. Craiova (CRA) is 123km, Timișoara Traian Vuia (TSR) is 156km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Straja?
A 6-day adult Straja costs RON 800 for 2025/26, or RON 133 a day. For value it ranks 5th of the 15 resorts we price in Romania.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Straja
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- SibiuSBZ85 km · major airport
- CraiovaCRA123 km · major airport
- Timișoara Traian VuiaTSR156 km · major airport
Travel time to Straja
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Sibiu (SBZ)Quickest
- Flight
- 3h · 1,901 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 45m · 115 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 45m
- Fly to Craiova (CRA)
- Flight
- 3h 5m · 1,970 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 35m · 166 km
- Total
- ≈ 5h 40m
- Fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia (TSR)
- Flight
- 2h 45m · 1,713 km
- Transfer by road
- 3h 15m · 211 km
- Total
- ≈ 6h
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Straja lift pass 2025/26
RON 8006-day adult Straja · ≈£130
RON 133 per day · 0.5 km of piste per € · #5 of 15 for value in Romania
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Straja piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Straja. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Straja has 12 pistes and 11 lifts, running from 1,440m to 1,868m.
Why go to Straja
- Extensive terrain
- Night skiing available
- Artificial snow coverage
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Great for all skill levels
Things to know
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited après-ski
- Remote location
Skiing and snowboarding Straja by ability
Beginners
Straja is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Straja offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and night skiing options.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Straja, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Straja
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: straja.ro
More on Straja
- Straja snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Straja snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Straja lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in RomaniaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Romania
Ski resorts near Straja
Distances are straight-line, not by road.