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Bâlea Lake – Paltinu Saddle loop from Transfăgărășan

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Bâlea Lake – Paltinu Saddle loop from Transfăgărășan

Hard

5.0

(2)

11

hikers

Bâlea Lake – Paltinu Saddle loop from Transfăgărășan

02:31

4.63km

430m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: May 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 602 m for 283 m

After 940 m for 499 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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481 m

Bâlea Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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767 m

Bâlea Lake

Highlight • Lake

A very beautiful place that can also be reached by car. The route is a bit tiring to drive because the road is steep and narrow and there is quite …

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3

1.16 km

Steep Rocky Trail in the Făgăraș Mountains

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From Lake Belea, follow this steep path to about 2200 meters. The ground is covered with stones and goes up in a zig-zag. You can get a good view of …

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1.66 km

Iezerul Caprei

Peak

5

3.11 km

Paltinu Saddle

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Nice view over the plain with the mountain peaks behind

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4.63 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

523 m

457 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

798 m

610 m

130 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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4°C

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