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: February 6, 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 680 m for 1.85 km

After 4.34 km for 496 m

After 4.89 km for 283 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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559 m

Bâlea Lake

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Simply a very beautiful mountain lake, with deep blue water in summer, still frozen over today. I feel at home here even on my 4th visit.

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2.38 km

Vânatoarea lui Buteanu Peak (2,507 m)

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You have to climb a bit to get to the top but it's worth it! You have a wonderful all-round view of the Fagaraš mountain range of the Transylvanian Alps and you stand on the ninth highest mountain in Romania.

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2.55 km

Capra Peak

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wonderful panoramic summit easy to climb

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3.73 km

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4.25 km

Capra Saddle (Șaua Caprei)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Caprei mountain pass at 2315 m with beautiful view over the Carpathian mountains

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5.35 km

View of Bâlea Lake

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Wonderful lake with many opportunities for hiking.

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5.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

916 m

371 m

191 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

629 m

458 m

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,430 m)

Lowest point (2,030 m)

Weather

Thursday 26 February

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