Bâlea waterfall - Balea lake, through Bâlea vale

Duration: 2 1/2 h
Length: km
Height difference: +800 m
Note: Dangerous in the winter

The blue streak and red cross trails start beside the elevator station. We cross Balea stream and begin climbing. After ten minutes of walking the two trails take different courses. We turn left. After another 30 minutes of climbing through the woods we get to a look-out from where the Balea-waterfall can be seen. We reach one of the poles of the elevator which marks the glacial threshold of Balea valley. We reach the road but soon part and follow a shortcut that leads us to Lake Balea.

To Caprei saddle

To Văiugii saddle

To Paltinului saddle

To Bâlea waterfall through Doamnei vale

Bâlea waterfall through Buteanu peak

Elevator station, Bâlea Cascadă. Bâlea waterfall, Photo: Ştefan Puşcaşu Bâlea vale, Photo: Ştefan Puşcaşu Bălei vale Bălei upper vale, Photo: Ştefan Puşcaşu Bâlea Lake