Romania – Page 2 – 360 Panoramas

Ceahlau, Fantanele chalet, March 2014

For Easter 2014 we decided to take a trip to northern Romania – Ceahlau mountain range

On the track to Fantanele chalet from Durau resort and it’s obvious winter is still here..

A couple of frendly dogs show us the track.

Arrived at Fantanele chalet, everything is very still under the snow.

Nucan glade. We can’t see the markings that well behind branches full of snow but the dogs are never wrong.

On the track from Fantanele chalet to Duruitoarea waterfall. Most of the way is through the forest.

Finally arrived at Duruitoarea waterfall, reduced to a whisper in winter. From here we return to Durau resort.

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.

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.

Zanoaga glade, the usual route to Curmatura hut

The view from Curmatura hut

The camping area in front of the hut.

The track to Duruitoarea waterfall from Durau resort

Duruitoarea waterfall

Viewpoint on the track to Dochia hut.

Pietrele Doamnei rock formation, Rarau mountains

Rarau peak, 1651m altitude

Climbing from Negoiu hut to Serbota peak.

Serbota peak, 2332m

Serbota saddle.

Climbing to Scara peak. Behind us, the ruins of Scara refuge, recenly destroyed.

Scara peak, 2308m.

Garbova vest saddle.

Avrig lake.

Crossing Porumbacelu Valley, on the track from Curmatura to Negoiu huts.

Ciomatu Mare peak, the tallest in Harghita mountains, at 1301m.

Sf Ana Lake, 946m altitude

Hiking towards Piatra Mare chalet.

Arriving at Piatra Mare chalet, after two and a half hours of hiking on the “Sirul Stancilor” track.

Climbing towards Piatra Mare peak.

The view from Piatra Mare peak at 1844m altitude