How big is Straja?
Straja has 12 trails served by 11 lifts — 4th for trails 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
Trails
11
Lifts
6,129ft
Top
4,724ft
Base
1,404ft
Vertical
SBZ
Nearest airport, 53 mi
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 4,724ft at the base to 6,129ft at the top, a vertical of 1,404ft. 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 trails 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), 53 mi away in a straight line. Craiova (CRA) is 76 mi, Timișoara Traian Vuia (TSR) is 97 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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.
- SibiuSBZ53 mi · major airport
- CraiovaCRA76 mi · major airport
- Timișoara Traian VuiaTSR97 mi · 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
- 9h 50m · 4,614 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 45m · 71 mi
- Total
- ≈ 14h 5m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Craiova (CRA)
- Flight
- 9h 55m · 4,664 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 35m · 103 mi
- Total
- ≈ 15h
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia (TSR)
- Flight
- 9h 35m · 4,503 mi
- Ground transfer
- 3h 15m · 131 mi
- Total
- ≈ 15h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2025/26
RON 8006-day adult Straja · ≈$174
RON 133 per day · 0.5 km of trails per € · #5 of 15 for value in Romania
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Straja trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 11 lifts, running from 4,724ft to 6,129ft.
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 level
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 ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket 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.