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DN73 road  — Curmătura Hut, via Șirnea

Start: Șirnea
Range: Piatra Craiului
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16.8 kmLength
651 mAscent
383 mDescent
1 455 mMax. altitude
1 101 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 DN73 road – Șirnea – Curmătura Hut. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Red marking, sign — triangle on a white background. Length of the route — 16.8 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 one-day route of 16.8 km with 651 m of ascent from DN73 road to Curmătura Hut. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,100–1,180 m
  2. 4–7 kmClimb of 210 m to Groapele Saddle
  3. 7–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,290–1,390 m
  4. 13–14 kmDescent of 120 m (down to 1,256 m)
  5. 14–17 kmClimb of 180 m to Curmătura hut

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 130 m (≈13%), near Groapele Saddle.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 12, 14 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.

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

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: DN73 road. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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?
Springs near the trail: at km 11, 12, 14 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura hut (km 17).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Dâmbovicioara Springkm 10.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 400 m
  2. Spring below Dealul Sasul (Popii)km 11.9 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 338 m
  3. Spring below Colțul Scriskm 13.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 278 m
  4. Spring below Turnu (south slope)km 16.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 441 m
  5. Curmătura hutkm 16.8 from the start · Standing · 1 470 m

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