Vânătarea lui Buteanu — Local services in Cârțișoara

Tough but short climb.Cold and windy, good sightings towards highest peaks in the massif: Moldoveanu and Negoiu peaks. Route starts at Balea lake where you can reach by car or cable car and can be made until the top well under 2 hours. Final climb is relatively exposed, you need to be carreful where your steps are, both climbing and descending. Actually, there is another route back to Balea but is longer and more difficult. If you want to spend the night nearby you can descend to Capra lake and sleep in...

A short but very steep hike starting from Balea lake leads you to this panoramic peak. You should be extremely careful if there is snow and ice on the trail otherwise it is perfectly doable. There is a short part with a steel chain in the end, right before the peak, but nothing too hard of...

It's a not so difficult but beautiful hike. The trip to the parking spot is gorgeous. The trail begins near the parking spot. People are very friendly and helpful with directions in case you need it.

The views are spectacular, and there is no need for special equipment to enjoy the...