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Casa Folea – Curmătura Hut

Start: Peștera
Range: Piatra Craiului
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6.4 kmLength
561 mAscent
332 mDescent
1 476 mMax. altitude
1 198 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 Casa Folea – Curmătura Hut. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 6.4 km. Location: mountain massif – Piatra Craiului, Romania. The route passes through the Piatra Craiului National Park. A ticket is required for visiting: 10 lei per person for seven days (for visitors over 14 years old); it can be purchased online, at machines in Zărnești and on Plaiul Foii, or via SMS.

At a glance

A short route of 6.4 km with 561 m of ascent from Casa Folea to Curmătura Hut. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 1,451 m)
  2. 1–2.5 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 1,238 m)
  3. 2.5–6.5 kmClimb of 200 m to Curmătura hut

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 250 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3.5 and 6.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura hut (km 6.5).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Casa Folea. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3.5 and 6.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura hut (km 6.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Colțul Scriskm 3.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 278 m
  2. Spring below Turnu (south slope)km 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 441 m
  3. Curmătura hutkm 6.4 from the start · Standing · 1 470 m

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