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Strunga Dracului (Dragon’s Gully)

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Strunga Dracului is the best-known mountaineering line on Negoiu and is documented as a serious alpine route rather than a simple hiking path. It is a steep gully/rock route on the mountain’s north side, with exposed sections and route-finding that can be complicated by snow or ice. In summer it is a scrambling and climbing objective; in winter or mixed conditions it becomes significantly more serious. The route is generally considered the classic technical ascent of Negoiu. It is not a protected via ferrata, and parties should expect loose rock and exposure. Conditions can make the difficulty vary substantially.

Route Outline

Negoiu Peak area / Bâlea or Negoiu Hut approach
Approach to the base of Strunga Dracului
Climb the gully and its rocky steps to the crest
Continue on the ridge to Negoiu summit
Descend by the same route or via the standard ridge route

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Strunga Doamnei (Lady’s Gully)

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Strunga Doamnei is another named alpine line on Negoiu, typically treated as a less severe alternative to Strunga Dracului. It follows a steep gully system with short rocky passages and exposed terrain. The route is documented in Romanian mountain literature as a mountaineering ascent, not merely a hiking trail. Snow and ice can increase the seriousness considerably, especially outside the dry season. It is suitable only for parties comfortable with exposed mountain terrain and route-finding. The exact difficulty depends strongly on conditions.
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