Hiking routes of the Romanian Carpathians: Făgăraș Mountains, Bucegi Mountains, Retezat Mountains

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133 routes of the Romanian Carpathians on karpaty.rocks — with photos, descriptions and a map. Most are in: Făgăraș Mountains (28), Bucegi Mountains (26), Retezat Mountains (17), Piatra Craiului (16). Use the filters to pick a range or other options; the map shows everything nearby.

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Făgăraș main ridge: Olt Valley – Tămașului SaddleHardMulti-dayMarkedFăgăraș main ridge: Olt Valley Tămașului SaddleTraseul de creasta principală a Munții Făgăraș: Valea Oltului - Șaua Podragului - Curmătura Lerescu - Cabana Plaiul Foii · RomaniaElevation profile358–2 525 m93.1 kmascent 6 545 mOn the way: Corbului Saddle · Portița Avrigului · Șerbotă 2,331 m · Viștea Mare 2,524 m25 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 7Mountain 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.
Podu Dâmboviței – La Om – Curmătura HutHardOne-dayMarkedPodu Dâmboviței Curmătura Hutvia La OmCabana Curmătura-Vf. La Om-Podu Dâmboviței · RomaniaElevation profile759–2 238 m22.4 kmascent 1 772 m≈ 8.5 h walkingOn the way: Saua Grindului Hut · La Om 2,238 m · Ascuțit 2,133 m · Crăpăturii Saddle3 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 4Marked regional tourist route. Marking is red, sign — a circle on a white background.
Hobița – Peleaga – Retezat PeakHardTwo-dayMarkedHobița Retezat Peakvia PeleagaHobița - Șaua Gorova - Vârful Peleaga - Curmătura Bucurei - Vârful Retezat · RomaniaElevation profile533–2 509 m35.3 kmascent 2 905 m≈ 13.5 h walkingOn the way: Porțile Închise · Pelegii Saddle · Peleaga 2,509 m · Retezat 2,482 m1 spring on the wayThe route passes through Retezat National Park. Visiting the park is paid: according to the administration, a ticket costs 10 lei and is valid for 7 days (it can be purchased at bilete.retezat.ro).
Bușteni – Omu HutHardOne-dayMarkedBușteni Omu HutBușteni - Poiana Coștilei - Cabana Omu · RomaniaElevation profile885–2 502 m11.8 kmascent 1 649 m≈ 5.5 h walkingOn the way: Omu Chalet2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is yellow, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 11.8 km.
Nucșoara – Moldoveanu PeakHardTwo-dayMarkedNucșoara Moldoveanu PeakNucșoara - Curmătura Maliței - Vf. Moldoveanu · RomaniaElevation profile579–2 544 m46.3 kmascent 2 402 mOn the way: Curmătura Moldoveanului · Moldoveanu 2,544 mNo springs on the way — carry 3 l of waterThe marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 46.3 km.
Lake Bucura – Bucura Peak – Retezat PeakHardOne-dayMarkedLake Bucura Retezat Peakvia Bucura PeakLacul Bucura - Vârful Bucura - Vârful Retezat · RomaniaElevation profile2 073–2 482 m3.8 kmascent 586 m≈ 2 h walkingOn the way: Umărul Porții · Iarna Saddle · Retezatului Saddle · Retezat 2,482 m1 spring on the wayThe route passes through Retezat National Park. Entrance to the park is paid: according to the administration, the ticket costs 10 lei and is valid for 7 days (it can be purchased at bilete.retezat.ro).
Porumbacu de Jos – Cleopatra SaddleHard1–2 daysMarkedPorumbacu de Jos Cleopatra SaddlePorumbacu de Jos - Cabana Negoiu - Șaua Cleopatra · RomaniaElevation profile398–2 361 m26 kmascent 1 962 m≈ 10 h walkingOn the way: Negoiu Hut · Vârful Sărății 2,384 m1 spring on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 26 km.
Valea Rea – Lake Galbena – Moldoveanu PeakHardOne-dayMarkedValea Rea Moldoveanu Peakvia Lake GalbenaV. Rea - L. Galbena - sub Vf. Galbena · RomaniaElevation profile1 442–2 544 m5.5 kmascent 1 211 m≈ 3.5 h walkingOn the way: Curmătura Pojarnei · Curmătura Moldoveanului · Moldoveanu 2,544 mNo springs on the way — carry 2 l of waterMarking is blue, sign — a cross on a white background. mountain range — Făgăraș, Romania.
Sălătrucu – Scării SaddleHard1–2 daysMarkedSălătrucu Scării SaddleSălătrucu - V. Topologului - Șaua Scării · RomaniaElevation profile623–2 147 m39.7 kmascent 1 685 m≈ 12.5 h walkingOn the way: Refugiul Scara II1 spring on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 39.7 km.
Rodna – Șaua cu LacHardOne-dayMarkedRodna Șaua cu LacRodna - Șaua Curățel - Șaua Cu Lac · RomaniaElevation profile533–2 124 m13.5 kmascent 1 639 m≈ 6 h walkingOn the way: Curățel Hut · Refugiul de sub Ineu4 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 2The route passes through the National Park "Rodna Mountains". Walking is allowed only on marked trails, campfires in the alpine zone and in the forest are prohibited, dogs must be on a leash, tents can only be set up in designated areas.
Sângeorz-Băi – Obârșia Rebrii SaddleHard1–2 daysMarkedSângeorz-Băi Obârșia Rebrii SaddleSângeorz-Băi - Vf. Craiu - Vf. Țapului - Șaua Obârșia Rebrii · RomaniaElevation profile437–2 024 m33.5 kmascent 2 738 m≈ 13 h walkingOn the way: Zânelor Saddle3 springs on the wayMarked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background.
Plaiul Foii Hut – Grindului SaddleHardOne-dayMarkedPlaiul Foii Hut Grindului SaddleCabana Plaiul Foii-La Lanțuri-Șaua Grindului · RomaniaElevation profile842–2 177 m5.9 kmascent 1 335 m≈ 3.5 h walkingOn the way: Șpirla Hut · Saua Grindului Hut2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 2A 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 at Plaiul Foii, or via SMS.
Bran – Poiana Gaura – Omu HutHardOne-dayMarkedBran Omu Hutvia Poiana GauraBran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu · RomaniaElevation profile762–2 505 m15.5 kmascent 1 865 m≈ 7 h walkingOn the way: Polițe Saddle · Omu Peak 2,514 m · Omu Chalet4 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is red, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the trail is 15.5 km.
Pui – Porțile ÎnchiseHard1–2 daysMarkedPui Porțile ÎnchisePui - Hobița - Tăul Țapului - Porțile Închise · RomaniaElevation profile427–2 263 m31.4 kmascent 1 898 m≈ 11 h walkingOn the way: Alpin Stâna de Râu HutNo springs on the way — carry 3 l of waterHuts and shelters: 1The marking is red, the sign is a circle on a white background. The length of the route is 31.4 km.
Lunca Berhina – Lake BucuraHardOne-dayMarkedLunca Berhina Lake BucuraLunca Berhina - Crucea Trăznitului - Lacul Bucura · RomaniaElevation profile1 237–2 230 m9.7 kmascent 1 099 m≈ 4.5 h walking3 springs on the wayThe marking is yellow, the sign is a circle on a white background. The length of the route is 9.7 km.
Valea Vișeului – Repedea forest lodgeHard1–2 daysMarkedValea Vișeului Repedea forest lodgeV. Vișeului - Cabana Paltin - Cantonul Silvic Repedea · RomaniaElevation profile339–1 167 m30.6 kmascent 1 180 m≈ 9.5 h walkingNo springs on the way — carry 3 l of waterMarked regional tourist route. Marking is red, sign — triangle on a white background.
Pietrele Hut – Retezat PeakHardOne-dayMarkedPietrele Hut Retezat PeakCabana Pietrele - Valea Stânișoarei - Vârful Retezat · RomaniaElevation profile1 489–2 482 m5.9 kmascent 993 m≈ 3 h walkingOn the way: Retezatului Saddle · Retezat Peak 2,482 m3 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The trail passes through Retezat National Park. Visiting the park is paid: according to the administration, the ticket costs 10 lei and is valid for 7 days (it can be purchased at bilete.retezat.ro).
Prislop Pass – Toroiaga PeakHard1–2 daysMarkedPrislop Pass Toroiaga PeakPasul Prislop - Vf. Prislopul Cataramei - Vf. Toroiaga · RomaniaElevation profile1 410–1 927 m30.4 kmascent 1 266 m≈ 9.5 h walkingOn the way: Montan Lucaciasa Hut5 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The route passes through the Natural Park "Maramureș Mountains". According to park rules, entry is possible after paying the fee set by the administration; walking is allowed only on marked trails, camping and lighting fires — only in designated areas, dogs must be kept on a leash.
Negoiu Hut – Șerbota PeakHardOne-dayMarkedNegoiu Hut Șerbota PeakCabana Negoiu - Vf. Șerbota · RomaniaElevation profile1 538–2 331 m3.1 kmascent 793 m≈ 2 h walkingOn the way: Șerbotă 2,331 m1 spring on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is blue, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 3.1 km.
Hobița – Poiana PelegiiHard1–2 daysMarkedHobița Poiana PelegiiHobița - Stâna de Râu - Șaua Custurii - Poiana Pelegii · RomaniaElevation profile533–2 256 m34 kmascent 2 008 m≈ 12 h walkingOn the way: Alpin Stâna de Râu Hut · Custurii Saddle · Salvamont Poiana Pelegii Hut3 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 2The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 34 km.
Curmătura Brătilei – Roșu PeakHardOne-dayMarkedCurmătura Brătilei Roșu PeakCurmătura Brătilei - Curmătura Mezei - Vf. Roșu · RomaniaElevation profile1 852–2 469 m15 kmascent 896 m≈ 5 h walkingOn the way: Curmătura Brătilei Hut · Curmătura Oticu · Roșu 2,469 m2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1Marking is red, sign — triangle on a white background. mountain massif — Făgăraș, Romania.
Former Urlea Hut – Urlea PeakHardOne-dayMarkedFormer Urlea Hut Urlea PeakFosta Cabană Urlea - Vf. Urlea - creasta principală · RomaniaElevation profile1 505–2 473 m5.8 kmascent 968 m≈ 3 h walkingOn the way: Moșuleața Hut · Curmătura Moșului · Somnului 2,385 m · Urlea SaddleNo springs on the way — carry 2 l of waterHuts and shelters: 1The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 5.8 km.
Transfăgărășan – Buda Valley – Podragu SaddleHardOne-dayMarkedTransfăgărășan Podragu Saddlevia Buda ValleyTransfăgărășan - V. Buda - Șaua Podragului · RomaniaElevation profile855–2 297 m23.1 kmascent 1 545 m≈ 8.5 h walking1 spring on the wayThe marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 23.1 km.
Strunga Saddle – Omu HutHardOne-dayMarkedStrunga Saddle Omu HutCabana Omu - Muntele Strungile - Cabana Padina · RomaniaElevation profile1 904–2 502 m9.5 kmascent 761 m≈ 3.5 h walkingOn the way: Bătrâna Saddle · Doamnele Saddle · Găvanele 2,472 m · Omu Chalet2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 3Marked national tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background.
Copăcel – Berevoescu Refuge – Făgăraș main ridgeHardOne-dayMarkedCopăcel Făgăraș main ridgevia Berevoescu RefugeCopăcel - Refugiul Berevoescu - creasta principală · RomaniaElevation profile521–2 286 m20.3 kmascent 1 895 m≈ 8 h walkingOn the way: Scoarța Hut · Berevoiescu Nou1 spring on the wayHuts and shelters: 2Mountain 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 trails and take your trash with you.
Lake Gura Apei – Lake Zănoaga – Lake BucuraHardOne-dayMarkedLake Gura Apei Lake Bucuravia Lake ZănoagaLacul Gura Apei - La Pir - Lacul Zănoaga - Lacul Bucura · RomaniaElevation profile1 072–2 230 m18.7 kmascent 1 600 m≈ 7.5 h walkingOn the way: Hut below Zlata · Zănoaga Salvamont Hut · Bucura Salvamont Hut6 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 3The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 18.7 km.
Curmătura Hut – Ascuțit RefugeHardOne-dayMarkedCurmătura Hut Ascuțit RefugeCabana Curmătura-Padinile Frumoase-Refugiul Ascuțit · RomaniaElevation profile1 433–2 133 m2.7 kmascent 700 m≈ 2 h walkingOn the way: Ascuțit 2,133 m · Vârful Ascuțit Hut1 spring on the wayHuts and shelters: 2The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 2.7 km.
Râu de Mori – Retezat PeakHardOne-dayMarkedRâu de Mori Retezat PeakRâu de Mori - Râușor - Culmea Prelucele - Vârful Retezat · RomaniaElevation profile501–2 482 m19.4 kmascent 1 984 m≈ 8 h walkingOn the way: Muncelu Saddle · Retezat Peak 2,482 m4 springs on the wayThe trail passes through Retezat National Park. Visiting the park is paid: according to the administration, a ticket costs 10 lei and is valid for 7 days (it can be purchased at bilete.retezat.ro).
Câmpu lui Neag – Buta Hut – Lake BucuraHardOne-dayMarkedCâmpu lui Neag Lake Bucuravia Buta HutCâmpu lui Neag - Cabana Buta - Poiana Pelegii - Lacul Bucura · RomaniaElevation profile798–2 052 m20.5 kmascent 1 579 m≈ 8 h walkingOn the way: Salvamont Buta Hut · Plaiul Mic Saddle · Salvamont Poiana Pelegii Hut · Bucura Salvamont Hut5 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 4Marking is red, sign — a cross on a white background. mountain range — Retezat, Romania.
Victoria – Podragu HutHardOne-dayMarkedVictoria Podragu HutVictoria - Muchia Tărâța - Cabana Podragu · RomaniaElevation profile567–2 189 m15.6 kmascent 1 705 m≈ 6.5 h walkingOn the way: Curmătura Calea Carelor2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is blue, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 15.6 km.

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How many routes of the Romanian Carpathians are in the karpaty.rocks catalogue?

The catalogue lists 133 routes. Most of them are in these ranges: Făgăraș Mountains (28), Bucegi Mountains (26), Retezat Mountains (17), Piatra Craiului (16).

Which routes of the Romanian Carpathians are viewed most often?

The most viewed on the site: Lake Bucura – Bucura Peak – Retezat Peak, Pietrele Hut – Retezat Peak, Sebeșu de Sus – Suru Hut, Pietrele Hut – Lake Galeș – Vârful Mare and Pietrele Hut – Pelegii Saddle.

Which other countries are in the “Hiking routes” catalogue?

🇺🇦 Ukraine — 940, 🇸🇰 Slovakia — 1,176, 🇵🇱 Poland — 458.