Route: Şanta – Onceşti Peak – Păltiniş Cable Car Station

All seasons

Circular trail

Mark

Mountain - blue triangle

Difficulty

Medium

Distance

11.14 km

Duration

3:30 hours

Ascent

424 m

Descent

425 m

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Şanta – Onceşti Peak – Păltiniş Cable Car Station

Marking: Blue triangle on a white background

Full route name:  Şanta - Poiana Lupilor - Onceşti Peak - Păltiniş Cable Car Station

 

The route marked with a blue triangle can be travelled as such or as a loop route, starting from Păltiniș, toward Şanta on the Oncești Peak and returning through the rich coniferous forest on the adjacent valley. The circuit offers wide views and a light road along the forest road, back to the resort of Păltiniș. The route is ideal for summer trips, family hikes, or cycling. 

Latitude

45.651505

Longitude

23.928743

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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. Go back on foot for a small part of the road to the intersection with Șanta. 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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