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#59 of 300 · Făgăraș Mountains (Southern Carpathians)

Făgăraș Ridge Traverse

RomaniaSibiu, Argeș and Brașov

A traverse of the highest ridge of the Romanian Carpathians over Negoiu and Moldoveanu (2,544 m), past glacial lakes such as Bâlea and Podragu. Long exposed stretches with chains in places and few water sources.

Distance
100 km
Point to point
Ascent
8,000 m
High point 2,544 m
Time
8 days
Multi-day trek
Difficulty
Hard
Big ascent or length, rough ground, some exposure or remoteness.
Best months
Jul–Sep
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Turnu Roșu
Finish: Zărnești

Route

Topographic map of Făgăraș Ridge Traverse, from Turnu Roșu to ZărneștiTurnu RoșuBudislavuNegoiuBâlea LacVânătoarea lui ButeanuPodraguMoldoveanuGălășescu MareLudișorBerevoescuZărneștiStart: Turnu RoșuFinish: Zărnești© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartFinishWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Turnu Roșu
  2. Budislavu
  3. Negoiu
  4. Bâlea Lac
  5. Vânătoarea lui Buteanu
  6. Podragu
  7. Moldoveanu
  8. Gălășescu Mare
  9. Ludișor
  10. Berevoescu
  11. Zărnești

Wildlife along the route

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