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Fântânele Hut – Poiana Vesuri

Start: Ceahlău · 4.9 km
Range: Ceahlău
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2.1 kmLength
57 mAscent
112 mDescent
1 237 mMax. altitude
1 146 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 Fântânele Hut – Poiana Vesuri. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is yellow, sign — triangle on a white background. Length of the route — 2.1 km. Location: mountain range — Ceahlău, Romania. The route passes through Ceahlău National Park. According to park rules, entry is allowed only after paying the entrance fee and only on marked trails; tents are set up in designated areas, dogs must be kept on a leash, and campfires are prohibited.

At a glance

A short route of 2.1 km with 57 m of ascent from Fântânele Hut to Poiana Vesuri. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

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: 2.1 km ÷ 4 = 0.5 h + 57 m ÷ 600 = 0.1 h, about 0.5 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.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.

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

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Fântânele Hut.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Fântânele Hut (km 0).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Fântânele Hutkm 0 from the start · Standing · 1 225 m
  2. Drinking water below Stânca lui Dragomirkm 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 184 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Black-berried honeysucklePoisonousBlack-berried honeysuckleLonicera nigraA mountain shrub with paired blue-black berries on a long stem. The berries are inedible—do not confuse them with blueberries.
Coal titCoal titPeriparus aterThe smallest tit of our forests: a black cap with a white spot on the nape. A resident of spruce and fir forests.
Crested titIn season nowCrested titLophophanes cristatusA small tit with a sharp black-and-white crest. A resident bird of the spruce and pine forests of the Carpathians.

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

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