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Babele Hut – Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak loop from The Sphinx

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Babele Hut – Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak loop from The Sphinx

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Babele Hut – Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak loop from The Sphinx

02:23

6.00km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.43 km for 1.46 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Alpine Hut

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69 m

Babele Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very large cabana near the Babele cable car station.

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155 m

Babele rock formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

Babele... are a symbol in the Bucegi Mountains

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762 m

Caraiman Hut Via Ferrata to Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Mountain

Highlight • Climb

Fantastic via ferrata to the Heldenkreuz. However, it is advisable to wear good shoes and definitely not be afraid of heights. The route is demanding.

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1.44 km

Narrow path on the rock with a view

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Hut

A cool blue and white alpine path, not easy everywhere, not very exposed.

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2.89 km

Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes%27_Cross_on_Caraiman_Peak
"The Heroes' Cross is a monument built between 1926 and 1928 on Caraiman Peak at an altitude of 2,291 m located in Romania, in the Bucegi Mountains of the Southern Carpathians. It has a height of 36 metres (118 ft) and the nearest town is Buşteni.[1] The name of the monument is "The Heroes' Cross", but it is popularly known as the "Cross on Caraiman"."

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3.44 km

View of the Heroes' Cross (Crucea Eroilor)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic view of the Heroes' Cross and the Prahova Valley

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5.03 km

Valley incision

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful color contrasts - gray rocks, fresh green, blooming flowers

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6.00 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

1.47 km

255 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

1.54 km

405 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,320 m)

Lowest point (2,040 m)

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Friday 8 May

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2°C

85 %

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