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Bâlea Lake – View of Bâlea Lake loop from Transfăgărășan
03:14
5.89km
470m
Hiking
Hard hike. 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: August 21, 2026
Tips
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 632 m for 757 m
After 1.53 km for 522 m
After 2.43 km for 1.15 km
After 3.73 km for 778 m
After 4.61 km for 496 m
After 5.16 km for 283 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
265 m
Lacul Capra
Highlight • Lake
351 m
View of the Transfagarasan Pass road
Highlight • Viewpoint
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511 m
Bâlea Lake
Highlight • Lake
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Tip by
3.59 km
Capra Peak
Highlight • Summit
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4.48 km
Făgăraș Mountains View
Highlight • Viewpoint
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5.62 km
View of Bâlea Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
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5.65 km
Bâlea Lake
Highlight • Lake
5.89 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.23 km
667 m
522 m
413 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.38 km
527 m
521 m
413 m
< 100 m
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