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Plaiul Foii Hut – Cojocaru

Start: Zărnești · 9.3 km
Range: Piatra Craiului
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12 kmLength
693 mAscent
680 mDescent
1 467 mMax. altitude
842 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 Plaiul Foii Hut – Cojocaru. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 12 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-Foieș or via SMS.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12 km with 693 m of ascent from Plaiul Foii Hut to Cojocaru. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–910 m
  2. 2–5 kmClimb of 550 m (up to 1,459 m)
  3. 5–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,330–1,460 m
  4. 9–12 kmDescent of 470 m to Cojocaru

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 270 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5 and 6.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Plaiul Foii Hut. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5 and 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. Oțețelei Springkm 5.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 427 m
  3. Spring below Tămăşeluluikm 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 442 m

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