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

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Lake Bucura – PeleagaHardOne-dayMarkedLake Bucura PeleagaLacul Bucura - Vârful Peleaga · RomaniaElevation profile2 035–2 509 m2.1 kmascent 474 m≈ 1.5 h walkingOn the way: Bucura Salvamont Hut · Peleaga 2,509 m1 spring on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is yellow, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 2.1 km.
Cormaia – Obârșia Rebrii SaddleHardOne-dayMarkedCormaia Obârșia Rebrii SaddleCormaia - Șaua Obârșia Rebrii · RomaniaElevation profile453–2 006 m24.7 kmascent 1 569 m≈ 9 h walkingNo springs on the way — carry 3 l of waterMarked regional tourist route. Marking is red, sign — triangle on a white background.
Dejani – Curmătura BrătileiHardOne-dayMarkedDejani Curmătura BrătileiDejani - Curmătura Brătilei · RomaniaElevation profile586–2 121 m17 kmascent 1 541 m≈ 7 h walkingOn the way: Curmătura Brătilei Hut1 spring on the wayHuts and shelters: 1Marking is red, sign — triangle on a white background. mountain massif — Făgăraș, Romania.
Buceș-Vulcan Pass – Mount GăinaHard1–2 daysMarkedBuceș-Vulcan Pass Mount GăinaPasul Buceș-Vulcan - Muntele Găina Cruce · RomaniaElevation profile746–1 467 m33.1 kmascent 1 428 m≈ 10.5 h walking5 springs on the wayMountain range — Bihor and Vledyasa, Romania.
Bran – Scara Peak – Omu HutHardOne-dayMarkedBran Omu Hutvia Scara PeakBran - Vârful Scara - Cabana Omu · RomaniaElevation profile762–2 505 m13 kmascent 1 841 m≈ 6.5 h walkingOn the way: Scara Peak 2,422 m · Omu Peak 2,514 m · Omu Chalet2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is yellow, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 13 km.
Bușteni – Piatra Arsă HutModerateOne-dayMarkedBușteni Piatra Arsă HutBușteni - Cabana Piatra Arsă · RomaniaElevation profile877–2 003 m8.4 kmascent 1 116 m≈ 4 h walking1 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 8.4 km.
Între Izvoare – Tarnița BârsanuluiModerateOne-dayMarkedÎntre Izvoare Tarnița BârsanuluiÎntre Izvoare - Tarnița Bârsanului · RomaniaElevation profile829–1 998 m9.6 kmascent 1 169 m≈ 4.5 h walkingNo springs on the way — carry 2.5 l of waterMarking is yellow, sign — vertical stripe on a white background. mountain range — Rodna, Romania.
Avrig Valley – Suru Hut – Făgăraș main ridgeModerateOne-dayMarkedAvrig Valley Făgăraș main ridgevia Suru HutV. Avrigului - Cabana Suru - creasta principală · RomaniaElevation profile553–1 945 m12.6 kmascent 1 390 m≈ 5.5 h walking1 spring on the wayMountain 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.
Valea Vinului – Tarnița lui PutreduModerateOne-dayMarkedValea Vinului Tarnița lui PutreduSatul Valea Vinului - M. Cișa - Tarnița lui Putredu · RomaniaElevation profile720–1 942 m8.6 kmascent 1 223 m≈ 4 h walking1 spring on the wayThe marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 8.6 km.
Plaiul Foii Hut – La TableModerateOne-dayMarkedPlaiul Foii Hut La TableCabana Plaiul Foii-Șaua Funduri-La Table · RomaniaElevation profile842–1 937 m15.2 kmascent 1 298 m≈ 6 h walkingOn the way: Tămăşelului 1,644 m · Saua Funduri Hut · Funduri Saddle4 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1A 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-Foilor, or via SMS.
Negoiu Hut – Scării SaddleHardOne-dayMarkedNegoiu Hut Scării SaddleCabana Negoiu - V. Șerbota - Șaua Scării · RomaniaElevation profile1 506–2 147 m3.3 kmascent 664 m≈ 2 h walkingOn the way: Puha Saddle · Refugiul Scara II2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 2The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 3.3 km.
Pietrele Hut – Lake Galeș – Vârful MareHardOne-dayMarkedPietrele Hut Vârful Marevia Lake GaleșCabana Pietrele - Lacul Galeș - Vârful Mare · RomaniaElevation profile1 414–2 429 m6.9 kmascent 1 024 m≈ 3.5 h walkingOn the way: Vârful Mare Saddle2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is red, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 6.9 km.
Bucura Lakes CircuitHardOne-dayMarkedBucura Lakes CircuitCircuitul lacurilor (Bucura, Lia, Ana, Florica, Viorica, Agățat, Tău Porții, Bucurelu) · RomaniaElevation profile1 903–2 209 m4.9 kmascent 294 m≈ 1.5 h walkingOn the way: Bucura Salvamont Hut3 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The length of the route is 4.9 km, the route is circular. mountain massif — Retezat, Romania.
Gârda de Sus – Vărășoaia SaddleHard1–2 daysMarkedGârda de Sus Vărășoaia Saddlesat Gârda de Sus - Șaua Vărășoaia · RomaniaElevation profile727–1 436 m31.8 kmascent 1 186 m≈ 10 h walking7 springs on the wayMarked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background.
Lisa – Cațaveiu Refuge – Făgăraș main ridgeHardOne-dayMarkedLisa Făgăraș main ridgevia Cațaveiu RefugeLisa - Refugiul Cațaveiu - creasta principală · RomaniaElevation profile546–2 343 m19.7 kmascent 1 803 m≈ 8 h walking1 spring on the wayMountain 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.
Bran – Țigănești Saddle – Omu HutHardOne-dayMarkedBran Omu Hutvia Țigănești SaddleBran - Șaua Țigănești - Cabana Omu · RomaniaElevation profile762–2 505 m15 kmascent 1 847 m≈ 7 h walkingOn the way: Țigănești Hut · Omu Chalet2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 2Marking is red, sign — vertical stripe on a white background. mountain range — Bucegi, Romania.
DN66A road – Scorota Valley – Buta HutModerateOne-dayMarkedDN66A road Buta Hutvia Scorota ValleyDN66A - Valea Scorota - Cabana Buta · RomaniaElevation profile1 112–1 934 m7.6 kmascent 850 m≈ 3.5 h walkingOn the way: Scorota Saddle · Salvamont Buta Hut1 spring on the wayHuts and shelters: 2Marking is yellow, sign — circle on a white background. mountain massif — Retezat, Romania.
Cormaia – La CărțiHardOne-dayMarkedCormaia La CărțiCormaia - Vf. Rabla - La Cărți · RomaniaElevation profile607–1 852 m16.2 kmascent 1 767 m≈ 7 h walkingOn the way: La Cărți Hut2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1Marking is red, sign — a circle on a white background. Length of the route — 16.2 km.
Vârtop Saddle – Mount GăinaHardOne-dayMarkedVârtop Saddle Mount GăinaȘaua Vârtop - Muntele Găina Cruce · RomaniaElevation profile1 159–1 838 m26.7 kmascent 1 190 m≈ 8.5 h walkingOn the way: Tarniţa Bihorului3 springs on the wayMountain range — Bihor and Vledyasa, Romania.
Anieș – Gărgălău SaddleHardOne-dayMarkedAnieș Gărgălău SaddleAnieș - V. Izv. Cepelor - Șaua Gărgălău · RomaniaElevation profile494–1 879 m24 kmascent 1 406 m≈ 8.5 h walkingOn the way: Gărgălău Hut2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1Marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background.
Borșa – Prislop PassModerateOne-dayMarkedBorșa Prislop PassPasul Prislop - intersecție traseul BR (sub Vf. Hăjmaru) - Vf. Cearcănul - Valea Furului - Borșa · RomaniaElevation profile847–1 830 m16.2 kmascent 1 109 m≈ 6 h walking3 springs on the wayThe 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 paths, setting up tents and lighting fires is permitted only in designated areas, and dogs must be kept on...
Lake Capra – Călțun RefugeHardOne-dayMarkedLake Capra Călțun RefugeL. Capra - Refugiul Bâlea - Tunel - Refugiul Călțun · RomaniaElevation profile1 873–2 296 m7.1 kmascent 506 m≈ 2.5 h walkingOn the way: Salvamont Argeș Hut · Refuge Balea Tunnel · Piciorul Paltinului2 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 2The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 7.1 km.
Pietrele Hut – Pelegii SaddleHardOne-dayMarkedPietrele Hut Pelegii SaddleCabana Pietrele - Valea Rea - Șaua Pelegii · RomaniaElevation profile1 489–2 277 m5.5 kmascent 819 m≈ 2.5 h walking4 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is yellow, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 5.5 km.
Râușor – Pietrele HutModerateOne-dayMarkedRâușor Pietrele HutCabana Pietrele - Șaua Ciurila - Râușor · RomaniaElevation profile1 178–1 825 m6.4 kmascent 647 m≈ 2.5 h walkingOn the way: Ciurila Saddle4 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 6.4 km.
Arieșul Mare Valley – Cucurbăta MareModerateOne-dayMarkedArieșul Mare Valley Cucurbăta MareValea Arieșul Mare - Cucurbăta Mare (Vf. Bihor) · RomaniaElevation profile863–1 849 m8.2 kmascent 983 m≈ 3.5 h walkingOn the way: Cucurbăta Mare 1,849 m2 springs on the wayMarked local tourist route No. blue stripe. The marking is blue, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background.
Zlatna – IghielHard1–2 daysMarkedZlatna IghielZlatna - Poiana Măgurii - Ighiel · RomaniaElevation profile333–1 323 m35.5 kmascent 1 600 m≈ 11.5 h walking3 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1Marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background.
Mălăiești Hut – Țigănești SaddleHardOne-dayMarkedMălăiești Hut Țigănești SaddleCabana Mălăiești - Lacul Țigănești - Șaua Țigănești · RomaniaElevation profile1 685–2 189 m2.8 kmascent 504 m≈ 1.5 h walkingOn the way: Mălăiești Salvamont Hut · Țigănești Hut1 spring on the wayHuts and shelters: 3The marking is yellow, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 2.8 km.
Sâmbăta Tourist Complex – Fereastra Mare a SâmbeteiHardOne-dayMarkedSâmbăta Tourist Complex Fereastra Mare a SâmbeteiComplex Turistic Sâmbăta - Fereastra Mare a Sâmbetei · RomaniaElevation profile667–2 177 m11.5 kmascent 1 511 m≈ 5.5 h walkingOn the way: Valea Sâmbetei Hut3 springs on the wayHuts and shelters: 1Marking is red, sign — triangle on a white background. Length of the route — 11.5 km.
Valea Soarelui chairlift – Piatra TurculuiModerateOne-dayMarkedValea Soarelui chairlift Piatra TurculuiPiatra Turcului/Sub cetate - Șaua Vânturiș - telescaun Valea Soarelui · RomaniaElevation profile1 672–1 822 m4.8 kmascent 139 m≈ 1.5 h walkingOn the way: Vânturiș SaddleNo springs on the way — carry 1 l of waterMarking is red, sign — circle on a white background. mountain range — Bucegi, Romania.
Criștior Pass – Cucurbăta MareModerateOne-dayMarkedCriștior Pass Cucurbăta MarePasul Criștior (Șaua Criștiorului) - Vf. Cucurbăta Mare (Vf. Bihor) · RomaniaElevation profile593–1 836 m13.4 kmascent 1 384 m≈ 5.5 h walking2 springs on the wayMarked regional tourist route No. blue stripe. The marking is blue, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background.