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Plaiul Foii Hut – Răchita

Start: Zărnești · 9.3 km
Range: Piatra Craiului
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9.3 kmLength
681 mAscent
562 mDescent
1 525 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 – Răchita. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 9.3 km. Location: mountain range – Piatra Craiului, Romania.

At a glance

A one-day route of 9.3 km with 681 m of ascent from Plaiul Foii Hut to Răchita. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–910 m
  2. 1.5–5 kmClimb of 610 m (up to 1,518 m)
  3. 5–7.5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,450–1,520 m
  4. 7.5–9.5 kmDescent of 480 m to Răchita

Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, 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 9.5 — carry at least 2 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: Plaiul Foii Hut. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3.5 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 9.5 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Zărnești), 844 mkm 0 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 844 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Spotted nutcrackerIn season nowSpotted nutcrackerNucifraga caryocatactesA brown bird with white spots of the spruce forests that hides thousands of nuts and seeds of the cedar pine — and thus plants the forest.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.
Sand lizardSand lizardLacerta agilisThe most common lizard of sunny edges and clearings. In spring, males turn green, while females lay eggs in warm soil.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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