Caves & Nature · Bușteni
Cascada Urlătoarea (Bușteni)
Waterfall in the forest above Bușteni, in Bucegi Natural Park, about 30 minutes' walk on a path marked with a red dot. No opening hours; the park access fee applies.
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At a glance
Distance from MAX36 kmTravel time53 min cu mașinaTime to spendabout 1.5 hours (including the walk)TownBușteniAbout the place
Current status (checked 12 October 2026)
Urlătoarea Waterfall is an outdoor sight in Bucegi Natural Park and has no opening hours: you reach it on foot, on a mountain path. The sources consulted announce no closure of the trail. The path has roots and stretches that become slippery after rain, and the wet rock near the waterfall is dangerous, so mountain footwear is needed.
What you see
The water falls from a rock face in the forest above Bușteni; tourist sources give a height of about 15 metres. The name comes from the noise of the water, which you hear before you see the waterfall. It is most impressive after rain or when the snow melts.
The trail
The path starts from the cable-car area in Bușteni and is marked with a red dot, according to hiking guides. The Visit Romania listing gives about 30 minutes of walking to the waterfall and a visit of around 90 minutes in total. For families used to trails, the route can be suitable in good weather; the choice depends on the children's age, the weather and the equipment.
Opening hours and prices (checked 12 October 2026)
There are no visiting hours. To enter Bucegi Natural Park you pay an access fee: 10 lei for visitors aged 14 and over, with a ticket valid for 90 days, while children under 14 enter free (price checked on 29.09.2026 by Valea Prahovei). Check the official source (bucegipark.ro) or call the park on 0245 772 640. Pushchair access is not stated; on a mountain path, do not count on it.
Getting there
From MAX International, drive towards Predeal and then down the Prahova Valley on the DN1 to Bușteni. Leave the car near the cable car, where the path starts. You can see the exact distance and time with the navigation buttons on this page.
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Cât de departe sunt obiectivele de MAX International?Variază: de la câțiva kilometri (Cetatea Râșnov, Peștera Valea Cetății) până la ~50 km (Bușteni, Sinaia). Fiecare pagină afișează distanța aproximativă și timpul cu mașina din MAX.
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