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Podu Dâmboviței  — Curmătura Hut, via La Om

Start: Podu Dâmboviței
Range: Piatra Craiului
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22.4 kmLength
1 772 mAscent
1 100 mDescent
2 238 mMax. altitude
759 mMin. altitude

Trail map

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 Podu Dâmboviței – La Om – Curmătura Hut. Has red marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked regional tourist route. Marking is red, sign — a circle on a white background. Length of the route — 22.4 km. Location: mountain massif — Piatra Craiului, Romania. The route passes through 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 22.4 km with 1,772 m of ascent from Podu Dâmboviței to Curmătura Hut. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–15 kmClimb of 1,410 m to Pietrei (2,098 m)
  2. 15–20 kmAlong the ridge at 2,020–2,220 m, past Umerilor, La Om, Sbirii, Ascuțit
  3. 20–22 kmDescent of 570 m to Curmătura Hut

Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a descent of 340 m (≈34%), near Crăpăturii Saddle.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 14, 20 and 22. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 3 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Saua Funduri Hut (km 12), Saua Grindului Hut (km 16), Vârful Ascuțit Hut (km 19), Curmătura hut (km 22).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 14 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Podu Dâmboviței. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 14, 20 and 22. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Saua Funduri Hut (km 12), Saua Grindului Hut (km 16), Vârful Ascuțit Hut (km 19), Curmătura hut (km 22).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Saua Funduri Hutkm 12.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 882 m
  2. Poiana Inchisa Springkm 13.8 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 942 m
  3. Saua Grindului Hutkm 15.5 from the start · Not verified · 2 158 m
  4. Vârful Ascuțit Hutkm 18.9 from the start · Not verified · 2 130 m
  5. La Găvan Springkm 20 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 864 m
  6. Spring below Turnu (south-east slope)km 21.7 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 530 m
  7. Spring below Piatra Mică (west slope), 1 443 mkm 22.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 443 m
  8. Curmătura hutkm 22.4 from the start · Standing · 1 470 m

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