
Duration
8-9 hours
Distance
18 km
Elevation Gain
+1550m
Trail Marking
Blue band, blue triangle, red triangle, red point, yellow triangle
Spectacular mountain circuit combining glacial lakes with fairy-tale alpine landscapes. The trail takes you through centuries-old spruce forests, flowering meadows and rocky areas, offering breathtaking panoramas at every step.
Start your adventure at Cârnic parking → follow forest road to cabin → cross Stânișoarei Valley through dense forest → reach the shimmering Galeș Lake surrounded by peaks → climb to Zănoagelor Saddle for panoramic views → descend through Valea Rea admiring glacial lakes → close the circuit returning to starting point.

Mountain hiking requires proper equipment and preparation. Check weather conditions before departure and inform others of your route.
Trail photos provided with permission from A.P.N. Retezat (www.retezat.ro) - used for educational purposes and tourism promotion.