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Ciocanu – La Table

Start: Ciocanu
Range: Piatra Craiului
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8.3 kmLength
325 mAscent
127 mDescent
1 396 mMax. altitude
1 180 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 Ciocanu – La Table. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 8.3 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 vending machines in Zărnești and on Plaiul Foii, or via SMS.

At a glance

A short route of 8.3 km with 325 m of ascent from Ciocanu to La Table. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,180–1,210 m
  2. 1–3 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 1,370 m)
  3. 3–8.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,290–1,390 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 8. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Ciocanu. 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 8. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Dâmbovicioara Springkm 8.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 400 m

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