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Dejani – Curmătura Brătilei

Start: Dejani
Range: Făgăraș Mountains
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17 kmLength
1 541 mAscent
7 mDescent
2 121 mMax. altitude
586 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 Dejani – Curmătura Brătilei. 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 — 17 km. Location: mountain massif — Făgăraș, Romania. Făgăraș Ridge is not a national park, but a nature conservation area Natura 2000 "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 17 km with 1,541 m of ascent from Dejani to Curmătura Brătilei. Estimated walking time: about 7 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: 17 km ÷ 4 = 4.3 h + 1,541 m ÷ 600 = 2.6 h, about 7 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. 0–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 580–830 m
  2. 8–17 kmClimb of 1,280 m to Curmătura Brătilei Hut

Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a climb of 330 m (≈33%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura Brătilei Hut (km 17).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Dejani. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 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 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura Brătilei Hut (km 17).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Brătilăkm 16.8 from the start · Not verified · 2 085 m
  2. Curmătura Brătilei Hutkm 17 from the start · Not verified · 2 103 m

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

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Wildlife along the route

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Fire salamanderRed Data Book of UkraineFire salamanderSalamandra salamandraThe black salamander with yellow spots emerges in the beech forests of the Carpathians after rain. It is a vulnerable species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
Eurasian nuthatchIn season nowEurasian nuthatchSitta europaeaThe only bird in our forests that descends the trunk headfirst. It whistles loudly in old forests and muds the entrance to its hole.
Common ravenCommon ravenCorvus coraxThe largest passerine bird, whose deep 'caw-caw' echoes over the polonynas and peaks of the Carpathians.

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

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