Poiana Țapului – Stâna Regală Hut
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Poiana Țapului – Stâna Regală Hut. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a circle on a white background. The length of the route is 3.5 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 short route of 3.5 km with 432 m of ascent from Poiana Țapului to Stâna Regală Hut. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 360 m to Poiana Stânii
- 3–3.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,200–1,270 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 210 m (≈21%), near Poiana Stânii.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Poiana Țapului. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Colții Pietrei Arsekm 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 265 m
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