Cheile Buții - Cabana Buta
Follow the Red Cross or Blue Band marking
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 758 m
- Descent
- 102 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 888 m
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between April and October. From a low point of 888 m to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 9.1 km, 758 vertical metres of ascent and 102 vertical metres of descent.
Description
A moderate climb through a beautiful forest to reach the Flower Cabins at Cabana Buta. From there you can easily enter Retezat National Park.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wild flowers
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation