Măcin Mountains, Protected mountain area in Tulcea County, Romania.

The Măcin Mountains form a protected area in Tulcea County that runs between the Danube and Taița rivers and includes granite peaks with steep slopes. The highest point reaches 467 meters and offers open views over the surrounding river landscapes.

The range formed during the Hercynian mountain building in the Paleozoic era and ranks among the oldest geological formations in Romania. Later erosion shaped the present peaks and exposed the bedrock that is now visible in many places.

Hikers follow old paths once used by shepherds, now leading to viewpoints over the Danube plain. The mountain names come from Thracian roots and reflect the long settlement history of the region.

Marked trails connect viewpoints and allow observations of migratory birds and local plant life. Sturdy footwear is advisable as many paths run over rocky ground and rise steeply in places.

The range is a stopover for migrating raptors in autumn, among them the long-legged buzzard, one of Europe's largest buzzards, alongside short-toed eagle, booted eagle, Levant sparrowhawk and saker falcon. The mountains also hold Balkanic and sub-Mediterranean forest next to steppe, and the granite crest is split into Culmea Măcinului in the south and Culmea Pricopanului in the north.