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Bușteni – Omu Hut

Start: Bușteni
Range: Bucegi Mountains
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11.8 kmLength
1 649 mAscent
35 mDescent
2 502 mMax. altitude
885 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 Bușteni – Omu Hut. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 11.8 km. Location: mountain range – Bucegi, Romania. The route passes through Bucegi Natural Park. A ticket is required to visit the park: 10 lei for adults for three months, which can be purchased online or from rangers.

At a glance

A one-day route of 11.8 km with 1,649 m of ascent from Bușteni to Omu Hut. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–950 m
  2. 3–12 kmClimb of 1,540 m to Omu Peak (2,514 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 270 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 7.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Omu Chalet (km 12).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Bușteni. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 7.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Omu Chalet (km 12).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water (Bușteni)km 0 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 888 m
  2. Spring below Colțul Mălinuluikm 7 from the start · Not verified · 1 581 m
  3. Omu Chaletkm 11.7 from the start · Standing · 2 507 m

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