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Moieciu de Sus – Padina Hut

Start: Moieciu de Sus
Range: Bucegi Mountains
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12.8 kmLength
1 056 mAscent
365 mDescent
1 905 mMax. altitude
960 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 Moieciu de Sus – Padina Hut. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 12.8 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 12.8 km with 1,056 m of ascent from Moieciu de Sus to Padina Hut. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmClimb of 920 m to Strunga Saddle
  2. 9–13 kmDescent of 250 m to Padina Hut

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 340 m (≈35%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 8, 9 and 11. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Șaua Strunga Hut (km 10), Padina Hut (km 12), Valea Peșterei 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 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Moieciu de Sus. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 8, 9 and 11. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Șaua Strunga Hut (km 10), Padina Hut (km 12), Valea Peșterei Hut (km 12).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Bucșa (north-east slope)km 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 447 m
  2. Vâlcelul Prăvalelor Springkm 8.6 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 746 m
  3. Spring below Strungile Mari (south slope)km 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 872 m
  4. Șaua Strunga Hutkm 9.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 893 m
  5. Spring below Strungile Micikm 11 from the start · Not verified · 1 710 m
  6. Padina Hutkm 12.6 from the start · Locked · 1 525 m
  7. Valea Peșterei Hutkm 12.6 from the start · 160 m off the path · Standing · 1 491 m

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