The Urlătoarea Waterfall and Babele Hike from Bușteni
You can climb only as far as the Urlătoarea Waterfall, or continue through Valea Jepilor all the way to Babele and the Sphinx (Sfinxul). A whole day of spectacle, with a panoramic view at the end.
To the waterfall or up to the plateau
The waterfall, from Poiana Țapului
About 1 hour and 20 minutes to the Urlătoarea Waterfall.
The waterfall, from Bușteni
The second way up to the waterfall, starting from town.
Up to the plateau, to Babele and the Sphinx
The full 5–6-hour hike, through Valea Jepilor. Only with proper gear and a good level of fitness.
From the waterfall up to the plateau.
A classic Bucegi trail. You pass the Urlătoarea Waterfall and climb through Valea Jepilor all the way to the Sphinx.
- The starting point is in Bușteni
- You pass the Urlătoarea Waterfall
- You climb through Valea Jepilor
- You reach Babele and the Sphinx, with a panoramic view at the end
Before you continue to the plateau
The climb from the waterfall to the Bucegi plateau calls for mountain gear and a good level of fitness. If you are not used to long hikes, we recommend stopping at the waterfall.
What you should know
Two starting points
Poiana Țapului or Bușteni, for the waterfall.
The waterfall: approx. 1 h 20 min
From Poiana Țapului.
The plateau: 5–6 hours
A whole day, with Babele and the Sphinx at the end.
Valea Jepilor
The climb from the waterfall to the plateau.
Mountain gear
Recommended if you continue to the plateau.
Good fitness
Essential if you climb beyond the waterfall.
What our guests ask about the trail
Would you like to do the hike during your stay?
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