Cave Entrance – Galbenei Gorge loop from Poienița

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Cave Entrance – Galbenei Gorge loop from Poienița

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Cave Entrance – Galbenei Gorge loop from Poienița

05:25

15.1km

770m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 9, 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 6.09 km for 858 m

After 10.5 km for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Get Directions

5.55 km

Gorge With Scrambling Section

Highlight • Gorge

6.48 km

Cave Entrance

Highlight • Cave

6.62 km

Chain Climbing Section

Highlight • Climb

9.95 km

Galbena Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.96 km

Galbena Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

10.5 km

Evantai Waterfall (Eminenciás Waterfall)

Highlight • Waterfall

10.5 km

Galbenei Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Make usre to take gloves.

Tip by

10.8 km

Entrance to the Galbena Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

15.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

4.32 km

2.24 km

265 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

4.53 km

3.90 km

752 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

6°C

-3°C

0 %

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Cave Entrance – Galbenei Gorge loop from Poienița

Gorge With Scrambling Section

Cave Entrance

Chain Climbing Section

Galbena Spring

Galbena Waterfall

Evantai Waterfall (Eminenciás Waterfall)

Galbenei Gorge

Entrance to the Galbena Gorge

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