Route: Păltiniş Resort – Găujoara Clearing – Şaua Bătrâna

All seasons

Circular trail

Mark

Mountain - red cross

Difficulty

Medium

Distance

5.76 km

Duration

2:0 hours

Ascent

445 m

Descent

6 m

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Păltiniş Resort – Găujoara Clearing – Şaua Bătrâna

Marking: Red cross on a white background

Full route name:  Păltiniş Resort - Găujoara Clearing - Şaua Bătrâna

 

From Păltinis to Șaua Bătrâna and then to Bătrâna Peak, the route marked with the Red Cross is ideal for families with children and pets, and winter is a good opportunity to try a ski tour session. Șaua Bătrâna reveals at the main peak, at 1,863 m, a beautiful view over Sibiu and Făgăraș Mountains. Nearby, hikers who want to deviate from the classic route over a short stretch can climb briefly on Surdului Peak or on Bătrâna Peak for some spectacular views. 

Latitude

45.651644

Longitude

23.928556

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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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