Place to visit
Refugiu Șaua Șcheiului, Romania: what it is and when to go
Refugiu Șaua Șcheiului is a mountain hut in Romania. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- TSR Timişoara, 113 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Run by
- Salvamont CS
- Coordinates
- 45.29806, 22.59205
What it is and where
Refugiu Șaua Șcheiului is a mountain hut in Romania.
Its coordinates are 45.29806, 22.59205; the nearest main airport is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR, Timişoara), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Salvamont CS
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Romania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Refugiu Șaua Șcheiului is May to October.
- JanPossible8:55
- FebPossible10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:17
- MayBest time14:41
- JunBest time15:26
- JulBest time15:08
- AugBest time13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:16
- DecPossible8:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | May to October | November to April |
| Hiking | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Refugiu Șaua Șcheiului has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Romania
To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Romania checklist. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Colonia “Tomeasa” (barajul Gura Apelor) - Valea Corciova - Șaua lepii - Vârful Mătania (Nedeia) – Șaua Șcheiului – Șaua Șuculețului – Vârful Țarcu - Șaua Plaiului - Stația meteo CuntuHiking2.1 km
- CăleanuSummit2.9 km
- Complexul turistic ,,Muntele Mic” – Vârful Șeroni – Stația meteo CuntuHiking9.2 km
- Curmătura Olanelor - Vf. Godeanu - Şaua PaltinaHiking11 km
- Muntele MicSki resort12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: Mountains
- Moldoveanu Peak: highest mountain in Romania
- Negoiu Peak
- Peleaga
- Parângu Mare
- Viștea Mare
- Pip Ivan: Mountain on the border of Ukraine and Romania
Every Romania place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refugiu Șaua Șcheiului?
It is a mountain hut in Romania.
When is the best time to visit Refugiu Șaua Șcheiului?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33.
How do you get to Refugiu Șaua Șcheiului?
The nearest main airport is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR), 113 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Colonia “Tomeasa” (barajul Gura Apelor) - Valea Corciova - Șaua lepii - Vârful Mătania (Nedeia) – Șaua Șcheiului – Șaua Șuculețului – Vârful Țarcu - Șaua Plaiului - Stația meteo Cuntu, Căleanu, Complexul turistic ,,Muntele Mic” – Vârful Șeroni – Stația meteo Cuntu. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Mountains173 places for mountains in Romania, from Moldoveanu Peak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.