Route: Bâlea Waterfall – Doamnei Valley (Valea Doamnei) – Bâlea Lake

Summer

Circular trail

Mark

Mountain - red cross

Difficulty

Difficult

Distance

6.60 km

Duration

3:10 hours

Ascent

972 m

Descent

248 m

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Bâlea Waterfall – Doamnei Valley (Valea Doamnei) – Bâlea Lake

Marking: Red cross on white background 

Full route name:  Bâlea Waterfall - Muchia Bâlii - Doamnei Valley (Valea Doamnei) - Şaua Bâlii - Bâlea Lake

 

The route follows Doamnei Valley (Valea Doamnei) from Bâlea Waterfall, a valley that bears witness to the numerous quaternary glaciers and the two spectacular glacial cauldrons, Căldărușa cu Iarbă and Căldarea Lacului. The route is a beautiful one, of low difficulty, which offers the pleasure of discovering unique landscapes on the waterfalls from Doamnei, the glacial Lake Bâlea and the peaks from the crest of the Făgăraș massif. Being a route that is mostly in the bare alpine area, it is one for experienced hikers, and the gear, including the avalanche kit, is mandatory. 

Latitude

45.633856

Longitude

24.606584

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Find the location

Bâlea Waterfall cable car is accessible all year long by personal car or by Bâlea Bus. The bus schedule can be found on baleabus.ro. Of course, our advice is to use the transport method having the lowest impact upon the environment, which, in this case, is the bus. 

At Bâlea Waterfall (Bâlea Cascadă) you will find a map with all the information needed for the route. Follow the markings and the signage on the route and it will be very easy to find your way. Enjoy your hike! 

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