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The ascent of Tibles via the south-east
Visorando Member
9.13 mi
+3,684 ft
-3,675 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Romania
The ascent of the three peaks of Tibles, the natural border between the Bistrita-Nàsàud and Maramures counties.
Vanatoarea lui Buteanu from the Transfagarasan road
3.43 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,886 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Romania
A gentle, easy walk of around 3½ hours starting from Lake Balea (on the Transfăgărășan road) to visit two peaks in the Carpathians, including one of Romania’s highest peaks (Vanaturea lui Buteanu). Park just after the tunnel (when approaching from Curtea de Arges) by the lake after the tunnel (please note: the car park gets very busy).
Zagra from Salva station, via the village path
4.83 mi
+1,004 ft
-709 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Romania
A hike starting from Salva station, near Năsăud in northern Romania, leading to the village of Zagra, the starting point for a multi-day hiking route.
Găureni Forest
1.80 mi
+571 ft
-571 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Romania
A short walk in the forest, on the heights of the village of Aluniș, in Romania.The village is quite isolated as the road leading to it is not yet tarmac-surfaced, though it is passable. Tourists are therefore very rare there, and you can go for a walk encountering only farmers and shepherds.
High pastures of Bichigiu
7.64 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Romania
A walk in the hills above the village of Bichigiu, in northern Romania.This is the domain of bears and wolves, but also of foresters and shepherds.
Sfânta Treime Monastery, from Suplai to Zagra via Runcu.
14.34 mi
+919 ft
-1,667 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Romania
Walk from Suplai to Zagra via the Holy Trinity Monastery (Mănăstirea Sfânta Treime), also known as Bichigiu Monastery. There is only one slightly steep section in the last two kilometres (the same as on the hill route).The only difficulty is the length of over 23 km.