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Strunga Saddle – Omu Hut

Start: Moieciu de Sus · 8.4 km
Range: Bucegi Mountains
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9.5 kmLength
761 mAscent
163 mDescent
2 502 mMax. altitude
1 904 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 Strunga Saddle – Omu Hut. Has red marking (national route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked national tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 9.5 km. Location: mountain range – Bucegi, Romania. The route passes through Bucegi Natural Park. A ticket is required to visit the park: 10 lei for adults for three months, which can be purchased online or from rangers.

At a glance

A one-day route of 9.5 km with 761 m of ascent from Strunga Saddle to Omu Hut. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–5.5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,920–2,170 m, past Strungile Mari
  2. 5.5–9.5 kmClimb of 340 m to Omu Peak (2,514 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 170 m (≈17%), near Strungile Mari.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 2.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Șaua Strunga Hut (km 0), Șaua Bătrâna Hut (km 4.5), Omu Chalet (km 9.5).

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: Strunga Saddle. 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?
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 2.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Șaua Strunga Hut (km 0), Șaua Bătrâna Hut (km 4.5), Omu Chalet (km 9.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Șaua Strunga Hutkm 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 893 m
  2. Spring below Strungile Mari (south slope)km 0.3 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 872 m
  3. Spring below Colții Țapului (south-east slope)km 2.3 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 970 m
  4. Șaua Bătrâna Hutkm 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 2 146 m
  5. Omu Chaletkm 9.5 from the start · Standing · 2 507 m

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