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Curmătura Brătilei – Roșu Peak

Range: Făgăraș Mountains
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15 kmLength
896 mAscent
546 mDescent
2 469 mMax. altitude
1 852 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 Curmătura Brătilei – Roșu Peak. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — triangle on a white background. Length of the route — 15 km. Location: mountain massif — 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 15 km with 896 m of ascent from Curmătura Brătilei to Roșu Peak. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 15 km ÷ 4 = 3.7 h + 896 m ÷ 600 = 1.5 h, about 5 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–12 kmAlong the ridge at 1,860–2,180 m
  2. 12–15 kmClimb of 600 m to Roșu (2,469 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a climb of 290 m (≈29%), near Roșu.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura Brătilei Hut (km 0).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 15 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Curmătura Brătilei. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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?
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura Brătilei Hut (km 0).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Curmătura Brătilei Hutkm 0 from the start · Not verified · 2 103 m
  2. Spring below Brătilăkm 0 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 2 085 m
  3. Spring on Culmea Brătileikm 11.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 856 m

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