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Șaua Cănaia Saddle

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Șaua Cănaia Saddle

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    1. Șaua Cănaia Saddle – Natural Spring loop from Păltiniș

    34.8km

    04:11

    1,270m

    1,260m

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 24, 2025

    Șaua Cănaia – Gateway to the Cindrel Ridge
    Located at around 1,900 meters in the Cindrel Mountains, Șaua Cănaia is a high mountain saddle that offers spectacular views and marks a key junction between several alpine routes. It connects the Cindrel ridge trail (Strategica) with access routes from Păltiniș, the Iezer alpine lake, and Cănaia mountain hut (Cabana Cănaia).

    This scenic pass is surrounded by rolling meadows and dramatic peaks, making it a perfect spot to take a break, enjoy the silence, and soak in the vastness of the Southern Carpathians.

    🥾 Ideal for hikers and eMTB riders exploring the ridge
    📸 Great photo spot – especially at sunrise or sunset
    💡 Tip: Weather can change fast at this altitude. There’s no shelter in the saddle, but Cabana Cănaia is about 20 minutes away on foot.

      October 16, 2023

      A magnificent saddle from which you can enjoy a beautiful descent to Cabana Cânaia or a challenging climb to Cindrel Peak. The climb is definitely worth it.

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