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Baru – Tulișa Refuge

Start: Baru
Range: Retezat Mountains
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14.7 kmLength
977 mAscent
17 mDescent
1 455 mMax. altitude
476 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 Baru – Tulișa Refuge. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is yellow, sign — cross on a white background. Length of the route — 14.7 km. Location: mountain range — Retezat, Romania.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.7 km with 977 m of ascent from Baru to Tulișa Refuge. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 470–720 m
  2. 6–15 kmClimb of 720 m to Tulișa Saddle Hut

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

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

Huts and shelters near the trail: Tulișa Saddle Hut, 1 456 m (km 14), Tulișa Hut (km 15).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Baru. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 5.5 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).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Tulișa Saddle Hut, 1 456 m (km 14), Tulișa Hut (km 15).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Tulișa Saddle Hut, 1 456 mkm 14.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 456 m
  2. Tulișa Hutkm 14.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 442 m

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