First view, over Piatra Mica area.
Hovering over Turnu peak, with amazing cloud formations and high wind.
Moving further south, a lot more snow on the tops. Hovering over the shelter close to “Ascutit” peak.
Sunset over the peak named “Ascutit”.
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Bucegi, Malaiesti, Feb 2022
Drone view over Hornurile Malaiesti.
Flying close to Omu peak. Check out the weather station and the tourist hut burried in the snow!
Close to Bucsoiu peak and Malaiesti valley.
Overview of Malaiesti valley, with Piatra Craiului mountains visible in the background.
Retezat, Papusa peak, end of December 2021
Stana de Rau shelter
On the track from Stana de Rau shelter to Taul Tapului
Arriving at Taul Tapului (the Goat’s lake)
Enjoying a well deserved rest close to Taul Tapului.
The views from Hornul Tapului pass (the Goat’s Horn pass) are breathtaking. It’s easy to see the rock that gave the pass it’s name.
The upper end of Valea Rea (Bad Valley).
And our destination for today, Papusa peak, at 2508m altitude.
Moara Dracului waterfall and Gutanu meadow, Bucegi, Sept 2020
Since the western side of the Bucegi mountains were an area we’ve never been before, we decided to take a day trip and explore a bit.
We started from Simon village, following the path marked with yellow triangle symbols, until we reached Moara Dracului (Devil’s mill) waterfall.
At this time of the year, the water flow was reduced, however, it’s still a nice place to discover.
We then followed the blue triangle taking us to Gutanu meadow. This way we got a good view of the western ridge of the Bucegi mountains.
We then visited the old mountain hut “Bangaleasa” which is not doing great these days, and closed the loop back to Simon village on the blue stripe track.
Bucsa Peak – Strunga shelter, Bucegi, May 2021
Today’s one day hike takes us from Moeciu de Sus village towards Bucsa peak, then follows Bucsa pass, over Coltii Strungii ridge to Strunga shelter. We will reach Moeciu de Sus again on a different track, the one that goes through Pravalelor valley,
The first pano of the day, taken just under Bucsa peak, shows us in the forest we crossed to get here and in the far back the Piatra Craiului mountain ridge.
Here we are on Bucsa peak, getting a good overal view of the western side of the Bucegi range but also of Leaota and Piatra Craiului mountains.
Here we already crossed Bucsa saddle and after a quick climb we get the first views towards the Bucegi plateau.
We went a bit of the marked track to climb on this ridge, called Coltii Strungii (Strungii teeth).
Pano taken in front of the Strunga shelter, a clean and well maintained wooden hut. We’re always happy to pass by this friendly place so we stopped for a quick snack.
After leaving from Strunga shelter, we have to cross this exposed area under Grohotisul range. This is on an avalanche path so crossing it needs extra care in the winter.
Last pano of the day, before arriving back in Moeciu de Sus. We are crossing the little wooden bridges over the river in Pravalelor valley. The name means “tumbling”, refering to the steepness of the valley and the many waterfalls of the river. At this time, the melted snow meant that the river was out of it’s normal course and size and was running even on the walking track.
Ineu peak and Curatel (Ancuta) shelter, Rodnei, May 2021
We started our hike from Valea Vinului (Wine valley) and on the first day we had an easy climb to Curatel shelter. The weather was warm and cloudy, so perfect for hiking.
This is us arrived at Curatel pass and we get a splendid view of the surrounding areas. We noticed quite a few cows, horses and sheep grazing in both valleys.
This is the place we chose to spend two nights, there’s minimal furniture inside but it’s clean. For us it was perfect, so please, remember to keep it clean and lock the door when you leave.
Higher up, the snow becomes more and more fun to climb.
On our second day, we hiked up to Ineu peak. On the way we found a lot of snow remaining. In this point the track coming up from Lala lakes joins with our track, but the snow made the crossing unsafe.
This shelter is called “Under Ineu peak”. Plenty of snow left around it, we didn’t try to get in since we didn’t have the snow shovel with us.
Finally, we arrive on Ineu peak at 2279m altitude. The clouds would come and go, making the scenery spectacular. It wasn’t too cold, we spent a bit of time here looking in all directions and making plans for a future visit to the Lala lakes.
We then went back to Curatel shelter, and decided to spend another night here and enjoy the “mountain hut” a bit more. The next day we chose to walk down on the winter path, in case we would come back in winter time.
Valea Radului – Bratila – Ludisoru, Fagaras, September 2021
First pano of the day, midway up on valea Radului. Our target for today is to reach curmatura Bratilei, have a look at the shelter there, then keep going up to the nearest peak (Ludisoru)
Futher up, we leave the trees behind and admire the whole valley and small stream with it’s many waterfalls.
We run into a bit of foggy clouds, but keep going. There’s barely any wind and the temperature is pleasant. This pano was taken on the upper part of the valley.
We reach the main Fagaras ridge and easily find the dome-shaped shelter. This pass is called curmatura Bratilei and there is a fresh water source just 10 minutes down on the track we came from, (to valea Radului).
Our target for today, Ludisoru peak, at 2302m altitude. The clouds kept mostly to the North side of the main ridge. In the pano, we can see to the south Mezea – Oticu ridge, with the trail that links Fagaras to Iezer – Papusa mountain range.
Harghita Madaras, February 2021
An easy walk towards Harghita Madaras peak (1801m), with low clouds hiding our target.
Unfortunately the clouds persist, so we try to find the crosses and monuments hidden from us.
We can only imagine the nice views we would get on a sunny day from the highest peak of Harghita mountains.
Piatra Mare, Hiking to Piatra Mare peak, February 2021
Just before Piatra Mare hut, we make a stop and enjoy this glade.
Arriving at Piatra Mare hut
Hiking towards Piatra Mare peak and the first steps on the alpine plateau.
Our destination for the day, Piatra Mare peak, at 1844m altitude
Splendid views all around from Piatra Mare
Last pano on this trip, the rock face to the north of Piatra Mare peak, on the track to the hut.
Apuseni, Padis – Lumea Pierduta overview, Aug 2019
Started flying from Batrana pothole (avenul Batrana). Quite a long way to Padis.
Going over Izbucul Mic valley, towards Padis.
Close to Biserica Motului peak, a great viewpoint of the whole Padis area.
Detour on the return trip close to Gudapu peak – great views towards Lumea pierduta and Izbucul Ponor.