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Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor – Curmătura Hut

Start: Măgura
Range: Piatra Craiului
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2.9 kmLength
348 mAscent
3 mDescent
1 440 mMax. altitude
1 092 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 Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor – Curmătura Hut. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a circle on a white background. Length of the route – 2.9 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 Zernești and on Plaiul Foii or via SMS.

At a glance

A short route of 2.9 km with 348 m of ascent from Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor to Curmătura Hut. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 3.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura hut (km 3).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 3.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Curmătura hut (km 3).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Turnu (south slope)km 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 441 m
  2. Curmătura hutkm 2.8 from the start · Standing · 1 470 m

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