Hiking in Sîmbăta Valley

I was hoping to go skiing today but weather this morning was still unsettled with strong winds at high elevations so I chose to go for an easy and relaxing hike instead. Sîmbăta Valley is the perfect spot for this: a wild valley with breathtaking scenery and a decent trail. To get to Sîmbăta Hut (1400m) from the trailhead takes a little under two hours, an altitude gain of about 700m. Roundtrip is about three and a half hours including a short tea break at the hut.