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Bușteni – Mălăiești Hut

Start: Bușteni
Range: Bucegi Mountains
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12.1 kmLength
1 031 mAscent
233 mDescent
1 787 mMax. altitude
887 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 Bușteni – Mălăiești Hut. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — triangle on a white background. Length of the route — 12.1 km. Location: mountain range — Bucegi, Romania. The route passes through the 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 one-day route of 12.1 km with 1,031 m of ascent from Bușteni to Mălăiești Hut. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–950 m
  2. 1–3 kmClimb of 410 m to La Măsurătoarea Urșilor
  3. 3–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,300–1,470 m
  4. 8–11 kmClimb of 340 m to Prepeleacului Saddle
  5. 11–12 kmAlong the ridge at 1,680–1,760 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 210 m (≈21%), near La Măsurătoarea Urșilor.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 6 and 12. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mălăiești Hut (km 12), Mălăiești Salvamont Hut (km 12).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Bușteni. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 0, 3, 6 and 12. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mălăiești Hut (km 12), Mălăiești Salvamont Hut (km 12).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water (Bușteni)km 0 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 888 m
  2. Valea Albă Springkm 3.3 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 403 m
  3. Morar Springkm 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 368 m
  4. Spring below Bucșoiukm 12.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 694 m
  5. Mălăiești Hutkm 12.2 from the start · Standing · 1 720 m
  6. Mălăiești Salvamont Hutkm 12.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 709 m

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