Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina

Parcul Natural Bucegi, România

21.3 miles (34.2 km) · 4,444 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina is a 21.3-mile loop route in Parcul Natural Bucegi, România, gaining 4,444 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.6 miles gaining 2,879 feet at an average 13.8% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	21.3 mi (34.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,444 ft (1,355 m)
Average gain	209 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	9.6 mi, 2,879 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.4%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	46%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina

How much elevation gain does Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina have?

Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina has 4,444 ft (1,355 m) of elevation gain over 21.3 miles (34.2 km). That averages 209 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina?

The difficulty score for Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina is 8.3 of 100. That is harder than 62.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina?

The longest climb on Șimon - Poiana Guțanu - Cabana Padina runs 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and gains 2,879 ft (878 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.4%.