Ask the AI guide:

Plaiul Foii Hut – Grindului Saddle

Start: Zărnești · 9.3 km
Range: Piatra Craiului
Download GPX Send to Telegram
5.9 kmLength
1 335 mAscent
2 mDescent
2 177 mMax. altitude
842 mMin. altitude

Trail map

Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

Weather and adviceLoading the forecast…
Warn me about bad weather on TelegramThe bot will message you if the forecast turns dangerous

About the trail

Route Plaiul Foii Hut – Grindului Saddle. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 5.9 km. Location: mountain massif – Piatra Craiului, Romania. The route passes through the 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 at Plaiul Foii, or via SMS.

At a glance

A one-day route of 5.9 km with 1,335 m of ascent from Plaiul Foii Hut to Grindului Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 1,320 m to La Om (2,238 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 590 m (≈59%), near La Om.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Șpirla Hut (km 4), Saua Grindului Hut (km 6).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Plaiul Foii Hut. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Șpirla Hut (km 4), Saua Grindului Hut (km 6).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Zărnești), 844 mkm 0 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 844 m
  2. Spring below La Omkm 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 315 m
  3. Șpirla Hutkm 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 410 m
  4. Saua Grindului Hutkm 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 2 158 m

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

Walk this route in 3DReal terrain, satellite map, Carpathian forests Play

Comments

Share your impressionsSign in to leave a comment or ask a question.Log inSign up

Trails nearby

All trails
Plaiul Foii Hut – CojocaruModerateOne-dayMarkedPlaiul Foii Hut CojocaruElevation profile842–1 467 m12 kmascent 693 m≈ 4.5 h walkingPlaiul Foii Hut – RăchitaModerateOne-dayMarkedPlaiul Foii Hut RăchitaElevation profile842–1 525 m9.3 kmascent 681 m≈ 3.5 h walkingPlaiul Foii Hut – La TableModerateTwo-dayMarkedPlaiul Foii Hut La TableElevation profile842–1 937 m15.2 kmascent 1 298 m≈ 6.5 h walking