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Băile Borșa – Șesuri

Start: Băile Borșa
Range: Maramureș Mountains
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27.7 kmLength
975 mAscent
690 mDescent
1 692 mMax. altitude
777 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Băile Borșa – Șesuri. Has red marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked regional tourist route. Marking is red, sign — circle on a white background. Length of the route — 27.7 km. Location: mountain range — Maramureș, Romania. The route passes through the Natural Park "Maramureș Mountains". According to park rules, entry is possible after paying the fee set by the administration; walking is allowed only on marked paths, camping and lighting fires — only in designated areas, dogs must be kept on a leash.

At a glance

A one-day route of 27.7 km with 975 m of ascent from Băile Borșa to Șesuri. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 770–940 m
  2. 7–13 kmClimb of 740 m (up to 1,678 m)
  3. 13–19 kmAlong the ridge at 1,480–1,680 m
  4. 19–22 kmDescent of 300 m (down to 1,229 m)
  5. 22–28 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,060–1,230 m

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 260 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 5. There are no springs between km 5 and 28 — carry at least 4 l of water.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 8 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Băile Borșa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 20 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 5. There are no springs between km 5 and 28 — carry at least 4 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Borșa), 877 mkm 5.3 from the start · Not verified · 877 m

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Wildlife along the route

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St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Eurasian jayIn season nowEurasian jayGarrulus glandariusA colorful forest bird with a blue 'mirror' on its wing. Its creaky call is the first to warn the forest about a human.
Ring ouzelRing ouzelTurdus torquatusA black thrush with a white 'crescent' on its chest. In Ukraine, it nests only in the Carpathians — in the upper forests and krivolissia.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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