Traseu: Moieciu de Sus – Șaua Bătrâna – Hotel Peștera (triunghi roșu)

In short (checked 13 October 2026)

A demanding route that climbs to about 2,150 m; not recommended in winter. Waymark: red triangle (code 01MN28). Distance: 14.3 km (the Munții Noștri page gives 14.12 km). Elevation: 1,280 m of ascent and 620 m of descent. Duration: 7:15 h; the Munții Noștri description speaks of about 7–8 h for hikers used to large elevation changes. Difficulty: medium according to P2, medium/difficult according to the Munții Noștri page.

Where it goes

According to Munții Noștri, the route leaves Moieciu de Sus on the road in the Bângăleasa Valley, climbs Culmea Pleșii to Poiana Guțanu, then towards Bătrâna Peak and Șaua Bătrâna, at about 2,150 m. The descent follows the Doamnele Valley, past the Doamnele Waterfall, to Hotel Peștera. Along the way you can see the Guțanu cliffs, Bătrâna Mountain and Doamnele Mountain. The source recommends the April–October period.

Safety

In winter the route is not recommended and is described as inaccessible. Water: a spring in the clearing below Bătrâna Mountain. Shelters: the Bătrâna refuge, Hotel Peștera at the end and the former Bângăleasa hunting lodge. Check beforehand whether the huts are open and have room. The risk of bears is not published in our sources. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668). Salvamont Brașov (county service), information: 0736 628 948.

Getting to the start

From MAX International in Râșnov, take the DN73 towards Bran. From Bran, head up to Moieciu de Sus. Parking at the start is not published in our sources. The route does not return to the start, so plan your way back beforehand. Hotel Peștera is on the Bucegi plateau, far from Moieciu. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.