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Sălătrucu – Scării Saddle

Start: Sălătrucu
Range: Făgăraș Mountains
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39.7 kmLength
1 685 mAscent
166 mDescent
2 147 mMax. altitude
623 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 Sălătrucu – Scării Saddle. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 39.7 km. Location: mountain massif – Făgăraș, Romania. The Făgăraș Ridge is not a national park, but a Natura 2000 protected area "Munții Făgăraș" (ROSCI0122) with its own regulations: walk only on marked paths and take your trash with you.

At a glance

A route of 39.7 km with 1,685 m of ascent from Sălătrucu to Scării Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 12.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–35 kmGentle ups and downs at 620–1,350 m
  2. 35–40 kmClimb of 780 m to Refugiul Scara II

Steepest kilometre: km 38–39, a climb of 330 m (≈33%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 39. There are no springs between km 0 and 39 — carry at least 6.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Refugiul Scara II (2023) (km 40).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–22, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 22–40, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Sălătrucu. This is a one-way route: the finish is 29 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 12.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 39. There are no springs between km 0 and 39 — carry at least 6.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Refugiul Scara II (2023) (km 40).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Puha (south slope)km 39.4 from the start · Not verified · 2 084 m
  2. Refugiul Scara II (2023)km 39.6 from the start · Not verified · 2 146 m

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