3 May 2025

Sunset Hike in the Făgăraș Mountains: Bâlea Waterfall and Buteanu Ridge

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Route

Bâlea Cascadă - Bâlea Cascadă
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Difficulty

Medium

Dear hikers,

We invite you to a sunset hike in the Făgăraș Mountains: Bâlea Waterfall and Buteanu Ridge. This is a medium-difficulty hike, with an elevation gain of 850 m. The route we’ll follow is: Bâlea Waterfall Chalet – Bâlea Waterfall – Bâlea Waterfall Chalet – Buteanu Ridge – return.

WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?

Hervis Șelimbăr – 13:00.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Waterproof, above-ankle hiking boots
Rain/wind jacket, layered clothing
Rain poncho
Thermal layer
Light gloves
Cap/wool hat
Buff
Headlamp
Sun protection
Bottle with tea/water (min. 1L)
Food

Recommended:
Trekking poles

COSTS

80 lei/person
Children under 14 participate for free if accompanied by an adult. The hike is limited to 20 participants.

TRANSPORTATION

We can provide round-trip transport for a limited number of people. To reserve a seat, please contact us by phone at 0744-371547 after registration.

GUIDE

Radu Zaharie – mountain guide
Contact: 0744-371547

Note:

– The route configuration and length will be adjusted according to weather conditions and the homogeneity/heterogeneity of the group.
– The organizer (guide) reserves the right to refuse participants who are not appropriately equipped or who have inadequate physical condition.
– Tours are conducted under safe conditions and with a minimum number of participants. The organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel tours without prior notice if these conditions are not met.
– Ticket refunds are only provided in case the organizer (guide) cancels the hike.

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By participating in this event, I consent to being photographed. I acknowledge that the photos may be used for promotional purposes, both online and in printed materials, within the “Anii Drumeției” Program to promote it. I declare under my own responsibility that, to the best of my knowledge, I am physically capable of sustained physical effort during hiking events without jeopardizing my health in any way. My participation in this event is entirely voluntary, understanding the associated risks to which I expose myself.
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The “Anii Drumeției” Program is initiated and funded by the Sibiu County Council in collaboration with the Sibiu County Tourism Association. Its main purpose is to improve hiking infrastructure in the county and promote activities specific to ecotourism.

The date of the hike

3 May 2025

Starting point

Hervis Șelimbăr

Departure time

13:00

Duration of the hike

7 - 8 ore

Difficulty

Medium

Cost / person

80 lei