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Turnu Roșu station – Corbului Saddle

Start: Turnu Roșu
Range: Făgăraș Mountains
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9.5 kmLength
1 197 mAscent
0 mDescent
1 566 mMax. altitude
369 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 Turnu Roșu station – Corbului Saddle. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 9.5 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 one-day route of 9.5 km with 1,197 m of ascent from Turnu Roșu station to Corbului Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–9.5 kmClimb of 1,180 m to Corbului Saddle

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 280 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3.5 and 9.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Varetului (km 4.5).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Turnu Roșu station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3.5 and 9.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Varetului (km 4.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Varetuluikm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 645 m
  2. Hut below Varetuluikm 4.6 from the start · Not verified · 711 m
  3. Drinking water below Varetuluikm 4.7 from the start · Not verified · 724 m
  4. Spring below Târla Caprelorkm 9.5 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 534 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Common buzzardCommon buzzardButeo buteoThe most numerous bird of prey in Ukraine. It circles over the polonynas and meadows with a mournful 'ki-ya' and hunts for voles.
Common ravenCommon ravenCorvus coraxThe largest passerine bird, whose deep 'caw-caw' echoes over the polonynas and peaks of the Carpathians.
Sand lizardSand lizardLacerta agilisThe most common lizard of sunny edges and clearings. In spring, males turn green, while females lay eggs in warm soil.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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