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Cleopatra to Șerbota through Căldarea Pietroasă

Distance
2.1 km
Time
1 h 16 min
Elevation gain
312 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

From Cleopatra Saddle, the yellow stripe leads into Căldarea Pietroasă and onward towards Șerbota. This is the Custura Sărății bypass: the rocky world of Făgăraș remains nearby, while the passage runs below the chained crest. Descending and climbing again reveals glacial thresholds and large boulders on the grassy bowl floor. The bypass is not an easy stroll: stones can move underfoot and wet rock demands caution. Both endpoints are already in the mountains, requiring prearranged approaches and an exit towards a hut or valley.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Dirt 94%

Surface is defined for 94% of the route.

Dirt 94% · 1.97 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Cleopatra and Șerbota are linked through a glacial bowl, revealing another side of the crest while avoiding its chained sections.
Length
2.1 km
Elevation gain
312 m
Surface
Dirt 94%

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 Reaching the saddle start already requires a mountain approach. The bypass remains steep and exposed to loose stones despite avoiding the neighbouring chained crest. It is unsuitable for an ordinary family outing.

Nearby

Custura Sărății is a separate neighbouring chained crest with different movement requirements and is excluded here. Negoiu summit and Negoiu hut likewise need additional passages beyond this section.

Getting there

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Without a car
Confirmed public transport directly to the mountain saddle is unavailable. Arrange valley arrival and the uphill walking approach as separate parts of the journey.
By car
There is no visitor-car access to Cleopatra Saddle or Șerbota. Arrange road arrival at the valley approach and subsequent collection beforehand.
Parking
Confirmed parking information for this high mountain passage is unavailable. Vehicle storage beside a valley approach requires a separate arrangement.

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What to expect

Places
Cleopatra Saddle a mountain-path junction at the beginning of the bypass.
Șerbota the summit beside the finish, above the edge of Căldarea Pietroasă.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 312 м.
SurfaceDirt 94%.
Риски Avoid dislodging loose stones onto people below. Steep thresholds and wet rock require secure footing; do not continue without a clear direction in poor visibility. The rescue service classifies the bypass as hard and lists winter closure. Avoiding chains does not make it safe during thunderstorms.

How much time to allow

Оцените свой темп
Time for the route 2–3 h
With stops | 3–4 h This covers the Cleopatra-to-Șerbota passage through Căldarea Pietroasă. Add mountain approaches, a return passage and onward hut descent separately. The author’s time describes the opposite direction; the allowance includes careful travel on steep ground.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose snow-free conditions with dry rock and settled weather. Postpone after rain. The rescue service lists this section closed in winter; a summer description is not a plan for snow travel.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Mountain boots with grippy soles.
Wind and rain protection with spare insulation.
Water, food, a headlamp and an offline map covering the complete approach and mountain exit.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Confirmed public transport directly to the mountain saddle is unavailable. Arrange valley arrival and the uphill walking approach as separate parts of the journey

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: 2.1 km, hard.

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