Traseu: Valea Mălăiești – Șaua Brâna Caprelor (triunghi albastru)

In short (checked 15 October 2026)

Waymark: blue triangle (code 01MN48). Distance: 2.07 km. Elevation: 681 m of ascent and 301 m of descent. Duration: 2 h. Difficulty: medium/difficult. Warning: the route is closed in winter. It has a section fitted with chains, and the source does not recommend it to people with heart problems or a fear of heights.

Where it goes

The route climbs from the Mălăiești valley to Șaua Brâna Caprelor (the Goats' Ledge saddle), in the Bucegi Mountains, according to Munții Noștri and OSM. Our source report listed it under Piatra Craiului, but the code (01MN, the Bucegi series) and the Mălăiești valley show that it is in the Bucegi. Cabana Mălăiești is mentioned as the access point, about 45 minutes from the start of the route. Over roughly 2 km you climb 681 m, with a section fitted with chains; other landmarks are not published in our sources.

Safety

The route is closed in winter. Water sources and bear risk are not published in our sources, so bring water from home. The only shelter mentioned is Cabana Mălăiești, at the access point; its status is not confirmed in our sources, so check it beforehand. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668), the national Salvamont number.

Getting to the start

Cabana Mălăiești cannot be reached by car. From the Râșnov area, the classic way climbs the Glăjăriei valley (see the "Valea Glăjăriei" page in this guide). From Bușteni you climb on the red triangle via Poiana Pichetul Roșu (code 01MN09, according to Munții Noștri: 12.24 km, 4–5 h, medium/difficult; the Pichetul Roșu – Mălăiești section is inaccessible in winter). Parking at the start is not published in our sources. Count the climb to the hut in your plan for the day. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.