Alpine Huts and Shelters
This selection features essential high-altitude accommodations across the Southern Carpathians, specifically within the Bucegi, Retezat, and Parâng massifs. From the historic Cabana Babele at 2,206 meters to the remote mountain rescue shelters near Lake Bucura, these sites serve as critical hubs for multi-day trekking. The list includes fully serviced alpine huts, basic shelters, and traditional sheepfolds (stâne), providing strategic bases for summiting major peaks like Omu or Peleaga.
A Cabana Babele
Located on the Bucegi Plateau at 2,206 meters, this central hub sits near the Babele and Sphinx rock formations. It serves as a primary junction for trails leading to Omu Peak and is accessible via the Bușteni cable car.
B Cabana Mălăiești
Situated in the Mălăiești glacial valley of the Bucegi Mountains at 1,720 meters. This historic hut is a key stop for routes ascending the northern slopes toward the Scara Ridge and Omu Peak.
C Cabana Piatra Arsă
Located on the Piatra Arsă plateau at 1,950 meters between Sinaia and Babele. It features a high-altitude sports training complex and is accessible by car via the Transbucegi road.
D Crăiță
Basic mountain hut located in the Piatra Craiului area.
E Refugiul din Morar
High-altitude shelter located in the Morar Valley of the Bucegi Mountains.
Cabana Pietrele
A historic base in the Retezat National Park at 1,480 meters. It serves as the main starting point for trails to Lake Bucura, Peleaga Peak, and the northern glacial circles.
Refugiul Salvamont Bucura
A mountain rescue station and shelter located on the shores of Lake Bucura, the largest glacial lake in Romania, at an elevation of 2,040 meters in the Retezat Mountains.
Cabana Gențiana
Located at 1,670 meters in the Pietrele Valley of Retezat National Park. This hut provides a mid-way point for hikers ascending from Cabana Pietrele toward the central Retezat ridges.
Cabana Parâng
Situated at 1,585 meters in the Parâng Mountains near the town of Petroșani. It provides access to the main ridge trails and the chairlift system.
Refugiul Salvamont Poiana Pelegii
A mountain rescue shelter located at the southern entrance of Retezat National Park. It marks the start of the shortest hiking route to Lake Bucura.
Refugiul Tulișa
Alpine shelter located in the Tulișa Mountains, the easternmost part of the Retezat-Godeanu group.
Casa Dacului
Alpine hut located in the Șureanu Mountains area.
Cabana obştei Săcelu
Mountain accommodation located in the Parâng-Vâlcan mountain region.
Refugiul Stănuleți
Free shelter located in the Retezatul Mic limestone area near the Stănuleți gorge.
Cuibul Dorului
Alpine hut situated on the road from Sinaia toward the Bucegi Plateau, serving as a gateway to the southern part of the massif.
Cabana Tămaș
Mountain hut located in the Piatra Craiului area.
Cabana Șurean
Alpine hut located in the Șureanu Mountains near the Iezerul Șureanu glacial lake and the ski resort.
Cabana Baciu
Alpine hut located in the Piatra Craiului foothills.
Cabana Vânătorilor
Alpine hut located in the Cindrel Mountains region.
Cabana Platoul Soarelui
Mountain chalet located in the Straja resort within the Vâlcan Mountains, primarily serving the local ski area.
Casa Dorica
Mountain chalet located in the Râu de Mori area, providing access to the northern Retezat Mountains.
Stână
Traditional sheepfold located in the Cerna Mountains, often used as an emergency shelter by hikers.
Stână
Traditional sheepfold in the Cerna Mountains region.
Stâna Zănoaga (părăsită)
An abandoned sheepfold in the Retezat Mountains, located near the Zănoaga glacial lake.
Stână
Traditional sheepfold located in the Retezat Mountains area.
Stână
Traditional sheepfold located in the Retezatul Mic area.
Stână
Traditional sheepfold located in the Godeanu Mountains.
Stână
Traditional sheepfold located in the Retezat-Godeanu mountain group.
Refugiul Condor
Mountain shelter located in the Retezat Mountains.
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