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TrailsCârnic – Galeș Lake – Zănoaagelor Saddle – Valea Rea
Cârnic – Galeș Lake – Zănoaagelor Saddle – Valea Rea
Moderate

Cârnic – Galeș Lake – Zănoaagelor Saddle – Valea Rea

Duration

8-9 hours

Distance

18 km

Elevation Gain

+1550m

Trail Marking

Blue band, blue triangle, red triangle, red point, yellow triangle

Description

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.

Route Details

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.

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Cârnic – Galeș Lake – Zănoaagelor Saddle – Valea Rea - 1

Trail Information

DifficultyModerate
Duration8-9 hours
Distance18 km
Elevation+1550m
MarkingBlue band, blue triangle, red triangle, red point, yellow triangle
Winter AccessNo
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Safety Notice

Mountain hiking requires proper equipment and preparation. Check weather conditions before departure and inform others of your route.

Detailed Maps

For detailed maps and GPS coordinates, we recommend:

Muntii-Nostri.ro

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Trail photos provided with permission from A.P.N. Retezat (www.retezat.ro) - used for educational purposes and tourism promotion.