Route: Păltiniş – Muncel Forest Range- Gâtu Berbecului Dam

All seasons

Circular trail

Mark

Mountain - red triangle

Difficulty

Medium

Distance

10.18 km

Duration

3:10 hours

Ascent

286 m

Descent

515 m

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Păltiniş – Muncel Forest Range- Gâtu Berbecului Dam

Marking: Red triangle on a white background

Full route name:  Păltiniş Resort - Muncel Forest Range - Bătrâna Mică Clearing - La pahar - Gâtu Berbecului Dam

 

From the resort of Păltiniș, the route crosses the Muncel Forest Range and the Bătrâna Clearing, with superb views over Sadului Valley (Valea Sadului), over Lake Negovanu, the only arched dam in Romania. Lake Negovanu is located in the pass named Gâtul Berbecului at an altitude of 1,150 metres. The dam offers impressive views of this area in Sibiu County, being one of the ideal places for vacation, where time seems to stand still. The route marked with a blue triangle is ideal for summer days with easy walks. 

Latitude

45.651502

Longitude

23.928543

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Find the location

You can get to Păltiniș by taking bus number 22, starting from Sibiu. Check out its departure schedule on the Tursib.ro website, depending on the closest stop. At the end of the line, at the base of Oncești ski slope, 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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