Traseu: Bușteni – Cascada Urlătoarea (punct roșu)

In short (checked 15 October 2026)

Waymark: red dot (code 01MN05). Distance: 3.59 km. Elevation: 323 m ascent, 67 m descent. Duration: 1:15–1:30 h. Difficulty: easy/medium. The figures come from the P2 report of 12 October 2026, after Munții Noștri and OpenStreetMap. The “Cascada Urlătoarea (Bușteni)” page of this guide gives a shorter time, about 30 minutes of walking, after a Visit Romania listing; the two sources differ, so allow for the longer range.

Where it goes

The route starts in Bușteni and climbs to the Urlătoarea waterfall, past a forest station with a water intake, according to Munții Noștri. The waterfall page of this guide says the path starts near the Bușteni cable car. A shorter variant, with a blue dot (code 01MN04), starts from Poiana Țapului: 2.73 km (OpenStreetMap: 2.8 km), 309 m ascent and 12 m descent, about 45 minutes, easy/medium. Other landmarks are not published in our sources; check the route on the Munții Noștri or Waymarked Trails map.

Safety

The route can be walked all year, according to the source. The waterfall page nevertheless warns that the path has roots and sections that become slippery after rain, and that the wet rock beside the waterfall is dangerous, so wear mountain footwear. Water: according to Munții Noștri, the water at the waterfall is drinkable. Bears: signs along the route warn that the area is frequented by bears; do not leave food in sight. Shelters: a forest station with a water intake; whether it offers shelter is not published. Entry to the Bucegi Natural Park is paid: 10 lei from age 14, ticket valid for 90 days (rate checked on 29.09.2026, according to the waterfall page). In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668), the national Salvamont number. For information, P2 gives Salvamont Bușteni as 0728 770 627; we could not find this number confirmed on an official page on 15 October 2026.

Getting to the start

From MAX International in Râșnov, drive towards Predeal, then along the DN1 down the Prahova Valley to Bușteni. The waterfall page indicates parking near the cable car, where the path starts; parking at Poiana Țapului is not published in our sources. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.