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Sebeșu de Sus – Suru Hut

Start: Sebeșu de Sus
Range: Făgăraș Mountains
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8.2 kmLength
938 mAscent
5 mDescent
1 433 mMax. altitude
494 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 Sebeșu de Sus – Suru Hut. 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 — 8.2 km. Location: mountain range — 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 paths and take your trash with you.

At a glance

A one-day route of 8.2 km with 938 m of ascent from Sebeșu de Sus to Suru Hut. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. 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: 8.2 km ÷ 4 = 2 h + 938 m ÷ 600 = 1.6 h, about 3.5 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. 0–8 kmClimb of 920 m to Suru Hut

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 340 m (≈34%), near Suru Hut.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 8. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Suru Hut (without sheep) (km 8).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Sebeșu de Sus. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 8. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Suru Hut (without sheep) (km 8).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Suru Hut (without sheep)km 7.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 296 m
  2. Spring below Moașakm 8.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 460 m

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