Starting from Bratocea pass, on the track to Ciucas peak.
A nice view towards one of the best rock formations in Ciucas mountains
Viewpoint from Tigaile Mari mountain range
Our destination for the day, Bratocea peak, at 1827m altitude.
Ciucas, Zaganu ridge, June 2015
A nice view towards Ciucas peak and Muntele Rosu chalet.
Rhododendron – this pink plant is a protected by the law, so illegal to pick !
Gropsoarele peak, 1883m alt
Zaganu peak, 1814m alt
At this junction the ridge portion is completed, We loop around through the forest back to Muntele Rosu chalet.
Ciucas, Bratocea – Ciucas peak, March 2019
After a difficult hike from Bratocea pass we arrive on Ciucas peak at 1954m altitude.
On the return track, on Bratocea peak, having one last look towards Ciucas.
Ciucas, December 2019
Vf. Ciucas
Vf. Gropsoarele
Ciucas peak, December 2015
We started the hike at Ciucas Chalet, on the track marked with a red stripe.
If you want to see a pano of the chalet, please go here.For the rest of the panos, I would recommend 4096p and the full screen mode.
Great views towards Zaganu ridge, and furter back towards Malaia mountains.
Halfway there, the snow is great fun.
The rock formation known as “Old Ladies Keeping council”.
Great views all around 
Ciucas Peak. A bit windy on the peak but we are gratefull for a clear, sunny day.
Thank you for viewing my panos, I hope you enjoyed the views!
Thank you for viewing my panos, I hope you enjoyed the views!
Zaganu in December 2014
Currently at 1815m altitude, we can see the Gropsoarele – Zaganu ridge towards the east, and the seismic sensor mounted close-by.
A lot of tracks converge at this point, like the one coming from Ciucas chalet or the one going to Red Mountain chalet.
After 50km/h winds we finally reach the terminus of this hike, the seismic sensor housing converted into an alpine refuge.
Ciucas peak, May 2014
The fastest way to reach Ciucas Peak is starting from Ciucas Chalet and following the red stripe path. The first landmark we reach is the area called Tigaile Mari, with it’s remarkable stone towers.
Standing between the stone towers of Ciucas, the view is amazing.
Towards the south we can see the Bratocea ridge (a longer access route).
Ciucas peak, at 1954m altitude.
Last view from the main ridge, from here we went down to Tigailor pass, and back to Ciucas chalet.
After descending from the peak, the trail will lead close to another interesting feature – the Goliath Tower.
Here, the trail splits. Ciucas chalet can be reached following the trail marked with the red cross, or, if DN1A road is your destination, the red stripe will take you there over the Bratocea ridge.