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Zărnești  — Gura Râului Hut, via Valea Crăpăturii

Start: Zărnești
Range: Piatra Craiului
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11.7 kmLength
887 mAscent
844 mDescent
1 605 mMax. altitude
718 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 Zărnești – Valea Crăpăturii – Gura Râului 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 11.7 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 Zernești and on Plaiul Foii or via SMS.

At a glance

A one-day route of 11.7 km with 887 m of ascent from Zărnești to Gura Râului Hut. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 850 m to Acul Crăpăturii
  2. 5–10 kmDescent of 720 m (down to 857 m)
  3. 10–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–860 m

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 430 m (≈43%), near Acul Crăpăturii.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 5, 9 and 10.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura 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: Zărnești. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 5, 9 and 10.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura hut (km 6).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below La Gruikm 0.7 from the start · Not verified · 736 m
  2. Spring below Acul Crăpăturii (north-east slope)km 2.4 from the start · Not verified · 866 m
  3. Spring below Acul Crăpăturii (north slope)km 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 938 m
  4. Șipotul Crăpăturii Springkm 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 469 m
  5. Spring below Turnu (south slope)km 5.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 441 m
  6. Curmătura hutkm 5.7 from the start · 40 m off the path · Standing · 1 470 m
  7. Viu Springkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 223 m
  8. Spring below Vârful Glemeiikm 9.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 881 m

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