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Transfăgărășan to Moldoveanu by the Southern Ridges

Distance
56.3 km
Estimated moving time
23 h 20 min
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

Moldoveanu comes at the end of a substantial journey on the southern side of Făgăraș. Starting beside Transfăgărășan, the path follows a valley approach before reaching broad mountain pastures and a chain of ridges. Higher up, Galbena, Curmătura Moldoveanului and Piscul Roșu become the main landmarks before the final summit ascent. This version includes returns over familiar ground; treat it as an extensive exploration of the southern approaches rather than the shortest ascent. Broad mountain shoulders become a more pronounced ridge nearer Moldoveanu. The finish is on the mountain, so the valley exit and overnight arrangements belong in an independently prepared walking plan.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Gravel 21% · Unknown 79%

Surface data covers 11.6 km of 56.3 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Gravel 21% · 11.6 km
Unknown 79% · 44.7 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
The southern ridges reveal how pastures, neighbouring summits and saddles gradually lead towards Moldoveanu. Galbena provides a mountain objective of its own before the final summit.
Length
56.3 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
Gravel 21%

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data This long mountain outing needs independent preparation and orientation skills. The endpoint is a summit, so a descent to a road must be added. Dog rules, signal and serviced overnight stays are unconfirmed.

Nearby

The Vâlsan-dam approach has a different start even though it joins the same upper ridge chain. Galbena Lake and Viștea Mare are outside the chosen stops; visiting them or descending through Valea Rea needs another route plan.

Getting there

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Without a car
Scheduled transport to the exact valley start is unconfirmed. Arrange arrival beside Transfăgărășan beforehand; collection after descending belongs to a separately chosen exit, not the summit.
By car
The start connects with Transfăgărășan; permission to drive further along the valley approach is unconfirmed. Check road access and restrictions before travel and retain the walking approach in the plan.
Parking
Confirmed parking information at the selected start is unavailable. Arrange vehicle storage and recovery after a separate descent from Moldoveanu.

Электрички туда и обратно

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What to expect

Places
Galbena a southern-ridge summit before Curmătura Moldoveanului.
Moldoveanu the summit at the endpoint, approached past Piscul Roșu.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceGravel 21%, Unknown 79%.
Риски The long approach, sparse marking and open upper ridges require a sustainable pace and independent orientation. Secure footing matters on scree and the narrowing ridge. Do not continue by guesswork in fog. Snow conditions turn the upper passage into an undertaking for a prepared mountain group.

How much time to allow

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Time for the route 24–32 h
With stops | 30–40 h An editorial allowance for the entire selected journey, including repeated passages: 3–4 days of walking, or 4–5 days with relaxed stops. Day 1 covers the valley approach and southern pastures; subsequent days cover the upper ridges and remaining returns; the last reaches Moldoveanu. This is not the duration of the shorter Vâlsan-dam ascent. Establish overnight arrangements and water beforehand; the summit descent and transport return need additional planning.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Prefer a snow-free window and a settled forecast covering the whole upper journey. Rain and thunderstorms matter on the open ridge; a spare day allows waiting rather than a rushed ascent.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Mountain boots, wind and rain protection, and a warm layer.
Navigation with an independent backup, a headlamp and spare power.
Food, water with checked replenishment points, and equipment for agreed overnight arrangements.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Scheduled transport to the exact valley start is unconfirmed. Arrange arrival beside Transfăgărășan beforehand; collection after descending belongs to a separately chosen exit, not the summit

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 56.3 km, hard.

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