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Copăcel  — Făgăraș main ridge, via Berevoescu Refuge

Start: Copăcel
Range: Făgăraș Mountains
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20.3 kmLength
1 895 mAscent
185 mDescent
2 286 mMax. altitude
521 mMin. altitude

Trail map

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 Copăcel – Berevoescu Refuge – Făgăraș main ridge. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — circle on a white background. Length of the route — 20.3 km. Location: mountain massif — Făgăraș, Romania. Făgăraș Ridge is not a national park, but a Natura 2000 protected area "Munții Făgăraș" (ROSCI0122) with its own regulations: walk only on marked trails and take your trash with you.

At a glance

A one-day route of 20.3 km with 1,895 m of ascent from Copăcel to Făgăraș main ridge. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 20.3 km ÷ 4 = 5.1 h + 1,895 m ÷ 600 = 3.2 h, about 8 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–710 m
  2. 6–14 kmClimb of 1,190 m (up to 1,892 m)
  3. 14–18 kmAlong the ridge at 1,860–1,990 m
  4. 18–20 kmClimb of 360 m (up to 2,265 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 300 m (≈30%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 20. There are no springs between km 0 and 20 — carry at least 4.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Scoarța Hut (km 15), Berevoiescu Nou (km 19).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 9 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Copăcel. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 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 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 20. There are no springs between km 0 and 20 — carry at least 4.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Scoarța Hut (km 15), Berevoiescu Nou (km 19).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Scoarța Hutkm 15.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 957 m
  2. Berevoiescu Noukm 19.4 from the start · Not verified · 2 213 m
  3. Spring below Belia Marekm 20.3 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 2 231 m

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