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Valea Rea  — Moldoveanu Peak, via Lake Galbena

Range: Făgăraș Mountains
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5.5 kmLength
1 211 mAscent
108 mDescent
2 544 mMax. altitude
1 442 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 Valea Rea – Lake Galbena – Moldoveanu Peak. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is blue, sign — a cross on a white background. Length of the route — 5.5 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 5.5 km with 1,211 m of ascent from Valea Rea to Moldoveanu Peak. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–3.5 kmClimb of 910 m to Galbena
  2. 3.5–4.5 kmAlong the ridge at 2,330–2,400 m
  3. 4.5–5.5 kmClimb of 180 m to Moldoveanu (2,544 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 400 m (≈40%), near Curmătura Pojarnei.

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Valea Rea. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
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