Outdoor & Trails · Moieciu de Sus
Traseu: Moieciu de Sus – Șaua Strunga – Cabana Padina (cruce roșie)
From Moieciu de Sus, on the red cross, up the Grohotiș Valley to Șaua Strunga (1,909 m), then down to Cabana Padina. 12.78 km, medium/difficult.
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Distance from MAX5:30 h de mers (Munții Noștri: 5–6 h) · 5:30 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 5–6 h)Travel time5:30 h de mers (Munții Noștri: 5–6 h)Time to spend5:30 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 5–6 h)Difficultymedium/difficultTownMoieciu de SusAbout the place
In short (checked 13 October 2026)
A demanding route that climbs to Șaua Strunga (1,909 m) and descends to Cabana Padina. Waymark: red cross (code 01MN29). Distance: 12.78 km according to Munții Noștri, 12.9 km according to OpenStreetMap. Elevation: 1,025 m of ascent and 471 m of descent. Duration: 5:30 h; the Munții Noștri description speaks of about 5–6 h. Difficulty: medium/difficult.
Where it goes
According to Munții Noștri, the route leaves Moieciu de Sus along the Bângăleasa Valley and then the Grohotiș Valley, first on a forest road, then on a footpath. It climbs Valea Seacă a Prăvalelor to the foot of the alpine meadows, then to about 1,700 m and up to Șaua Strunga (1,909 m), with the Strunga refuge just below. The descent follows the left slope of the Coteanu Valley, past the Strunga sheepfold, to Cabana Padina (1,509 m). Along the way you see Strungile Mari, Strungile Mici and the western escarpment of the Bucegi.
Safety
In winter, according to Munții Noștri, heavy snow can cause problems. Water: a single spring, about 5 minutes off the route, piped; in dry periods it may not flow. Shelters: the Strunga refuge and Cabana Padina, at the end. Check beforehand whether the huts are open and have room. The risk of bears is not published in our sources. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668). Salvamont Brașov (county service), information: 0736 628 948.
Getting to the start
From MAX International in Râșnov, take the DN73 towards Bran. From Bran, head up to Moieciu de Sus. Parking at the start is not published in our sources. The route does not return to the start, so plan your way back beforehand. Cabana Padina is in the Bucegi, far from Moieciu. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.
Before you set out
- Brown bear country. Keep food out of sight, never feed the animals and do not approach them.
- Stay on marked trails and carry proper mountain gear.
- Check the forecast before you leave; the weather changes fast at altitude.
Emergencies: 112
Mountain rescue (Salvamont), national dispatch: 0725 826 668
Frequently asked questions
Ce este Ghidul Local MAX International?Un ghid al obiectivelor, traseelor și evenimentelor din zona Râșnov–Brașov–Bran, gândit ca punct de informare pentru oaspeții MAX International. Fiecare obiectiv are distanța din MAX, hartă și detalii de acces.
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.
Informațiile din ghid sunt verificate?Da. Fiecare obiectiv publicat are sursă oficială și hartă confirmate. Programul și tarifele se pot schimba sezonier, așa că verifică linkul oficial înainte de vizită.
Pot cere recomandări la recepția MAX International?Da. Recepția și concierge-ul MAX International te pot ajuta cu recomandări, transfer și rezervări, în funcție de sezon și de preferințe.
Cum ajung la obiective dacă nu am mașină?Recepția MAX te poate ajuta cu transfer privat sau cu informații despre transport. Pentru obiectivele apropiate (Cetatea Râșnov, centrul Râșnovului) accesul e ușor și pe jos.
Care e cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita zona?Zona e atractivă tot anul: vara pentru trasee și peșteri, iarna pentru pârtii și telecabine. Fiecare obiectiv indică sezonul recomandat.
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