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Plaiul Foii Hut – La Table

Start: Zărnești · 9.3 km
Range: Piatra Craiului
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15.2 kmLength
1 298 mAscent
761 mDescent
1 937 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 – La Table. Has blue marking (local route №5). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route No. 5. The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 15.2 km. Location: mountain range – 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 Zărnești and at Plaiul-Foilor, or via SMS.

At a glance

A one-day route of 15.2 km with 1,298 m of ascent from Plaiul Foii Hut to La Table. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–910 m
  2. 1–7 kmClimb of 820 m to Tămăşelului (1,644 m)
  3. 7–9 kmAlong the ridge at 1,670–1,730 m
  4. 9–10 kmClimb of 240 m to Saua Funduri Hut
  5. 10–12 kmDescent of 540 m (down to 1,382 m)
  6. 12–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,330–1,390 m

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 280 m (≈28%), near Saua Funduri Hut.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 8 and 15.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Saua Funduri Hut (km 10).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Plaiul Foii Hut. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 6 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 8 and 15.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Saua Funduri Hut (km 10).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Zărnești), 844 mkm 0 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 844 m
  2. Oțețelei Springkm 5.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 427 m
  3. Poiana Inchisa Springkm 7.7 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 942 m
  4. Saua Funduri Hutkm 10.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 882 m
  5. Dâmbovicioara Springkm 15 from the start · Not verified · 1 400 m

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