Ask the AI guide:

Bușteni – Piatra Arsă Hut

Start: Bușteni
Range: Bucegi Mountains
Download GPX Send to Telegram
8.4 kmLength
1 116 mAscent
54 mDescent
2 003 mMax. altitude
877 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 Bușteni – Piatra Arsă Hut. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 8.4 km. Location: Bucegi Mountain Range, 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 8.4 km with 1,116 m of ascent from Bușteni to Piatra Arsă Hut. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–7.5 kmClimb of 1,070 m (up to 1,959 m)
  2. 7.5–8.5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,950–2,000 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5.5–6.5, a climb of 270 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 8.5 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Piatra Arsă Hut (km 8.5).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 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 5 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 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 8.5 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Piatra Arsă Hut (km 8.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water (Bușteni)km 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 888 m
  2. Piatra Arsă Hutkm 8.4 from the start · Standing · 1 950 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
Bușteni – Urlătoarea WaterfallEasyOne-dayMarkedBușteni Urlătoarea WaterfallElevation profile877–1 206 m4.1 kmascent 329 m≈ 1.5 h walkingBușteni – Omu HutHardTwo-dayMarkedBușteni Omu HutElevation profile885–2 502 m11.8 kmascent 1 649 m≈ 6 h walkingBușteni – Mălăiești HutModerateOne-dayMarkedBușteni Mălăiești HutElevation profile887–1 787 m12.1 kmascent 1 031 m≈ 5 h walking