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Paltinu Saddle – Călțun Lake loop from Transfăgărășan

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Paltinu Saddle – Călțun Lake loop from Transfăgărășan

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Paltinu Saddle – Călțun Lake loop from Transfăgărășan

07:50

14.7km

1,300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.94 km for 795 m

After 7.33 km for 795 m

After 9.14 km for 607 m

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Start point

Parking

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548 m

View of Bâlea Lake and Făgăraș Mountains Saddle

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From here you have a beautiful view on both sides: back down to the lake Lacul Balea and down into the green basin

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1.00 km

View of Bâlea Lake and the Făgăraș Mountains

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From here there is a beautiful view down to the valley with its small lake.

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1.24 km

Paltinu Saddle

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Nice view over the plain with the mountain peaks behind

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1.81 km

View of the Făgăraș Mountains Valley

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Beautiful view down into a romantic valley

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3.50 km

Laitel Peak (2390 m)

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Beautiful summit, over whose ridge one hikes towards Negoiu

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4.86 km

Călțun Lake

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The lake is just below the last longer climb towards Negoiu. In sunshine it shines in beautiful colors.

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5.32 km

View of Negoiu, Lespezi, and Coltul Călțunului Peaks from Lake Călțun

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Peak Negoiu and Peaks Lespezi and the Caltun Corner from Lake Caltun

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6.89 km

Negoiu Peak (Vârful Negoiu)

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From the Negoiu you have a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains and valleys of this section of the Carpathians.

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.96 km

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

2.02 km

411 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,460 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

Weather

Thursday 26 February

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