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Former Urlea Hut – Urlea Peak

Start: Breaza · 8.8 km
Range: Făgăraș Mountains
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5.8 kmLength
968 mAscent
137 mDescent
2 473 mMax. altitude
1 505 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 Former Urlea Hut – Urlea Peak. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 5.8 km. Location: mountain range – Fagaraș, Romania. The Fagaraș Ridge is not a national park, but a Natura 2000 protected area "Munții Făgăraș" (ROSCI0122) with its own regulations: walk only on marked trails and take your trash with you.

At a glance

A one-day route of 5.8 km with 968 m of ascent from Former Urlea Hut to Urlea Peak. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

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: 5.8 km ÷ 4 = 1.5 h + 968 m ÷ 600 = 1.6 h, about 3 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. 0–6 kmClimb of 820 m to Urlea (2,473 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 370 m (≈37%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).

Huts and shelters near the trail: Moșuleața Hut (km 2).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Former Urlea Hut. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 3 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Moșuleața Hut (km 2).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Moșuleața Hutkm 2 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 2 061 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Alpine marmotAlpine marmotMarmota marmotaThe Alpine marmot is an endemic species of the Tatra Mountains that warns of danger with its whistle. There is no natural population in the Ukrainian Carpathians.
Small tortoiseshellSmall tortoiseshellAglais urticaeA reddish butterfly with black and yellow spots and blue dots along the edges of its wings. It flies from villages to polonynas and hibernates in attics.
Alpine accentorRed Data Book of UkraineAlpine accentorPrunella collarisA bird of the highest peaks of the Carpathians, living among rocks and scree at an altitude of 1,600–2,060 m. A vulnerable species in the Red Book of Ukraine.

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

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