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Arpașu de Sus – Buteanu Ridge

Start: Arpașu de Sus
Range: Făgăraș Mountains
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12.2 kmLength
1 264 mAscent
45 mDescent
1 753 mMax. altitude
490 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Arpașu de Sus – Buteanu Ridge. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is yellow, sign — circle on a white background. Length of the route — 12.2 km. Location: mountain range — Făgăraș, Romania. Făgăraș Ridge is not a national park, but a Natura 2000 protected area "Munții Făgăraș" (ROSCI0122) with its own regulations: walk only on marked paths and take your trash with you.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.2 km with 1,264 m of ascent from Arpașu de Sus to Buteanu Ridge. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–680 m
  2. 7–12 kmClimb of 1,040 m (up to 1,733 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 250 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Arpașu de Sus. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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Silver firSilver firAbies albaThe third main tree of the Carpathian forests alongside beech and spruce. The needles are flat with white stripes, and the cones stand upright on the branches.
Alpine marmotAlpine marmotMarmota marmotaThe Alpine marmot is an endemic species of the Tatra Mountains that warns of danger with its whistle. There is no natural population in the Ukrainian Carpathians.
Common ravenCommon ravenCorvus coraxThe largest passerine bird, whose deep 'caw-caw' echoes over the polonynas and peaks of the Carpathians.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.
Green alderGreen alderAlnus alnobetulaCreeping shrub of the subalpine zone. Together with juniper, it forms krivolissya above the tree line, but prefers wetter and shadier slopes.
Yellow-bellied toadRed Data Book of UkraineYellow-bellied toadBombina variegataA small gray toad with a bright yellow belly lives in the puddles of forest roads in the Carpathians. It is a vulnerable species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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