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Casa de Piatră – Glăvoi Meadow

Start: Casa de Piatră
Range: Bihor-Vlădeasa Mountains
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9.2 kmLength
304 mAscent
248 mDescent
1 302 mMax. altitude
1 026 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 Casa de Piatră – Glăvoi Meadow. Has red marking (local route №red cross). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route No. red cross. The marking is red, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 9.2 km. Location: mountain range – Bihor and Vledyasa, Romania. The route passes through the Apuseni Natural Park. According to the park administration, camping is allowed only in designated places: in the Sighiștel valley, in Padis, Ik-Ponor, and Ghirda de Sus.

At a glance

A short route of 9.2 km with 304 m of ascent from Casa de Piatră to Glăvoi Meadow. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,030–1,090 m
  2. 2–3 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 1,292 m)
  3. 3–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,280–1,300 m
  4. 4–5 kmDescent of 130 m (down to 1,157 m)
  5. 5–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,070–1,160 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 9.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cetățile Ponorului Hut (km 7.5), Glăvoi Salvamont Hut (km 9).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Casa de Piatră. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 9.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Cetățile Ponorului Hut (km 7.5), Glăvoi Salvamont Hut (km 9).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Vârtopu (north-east slope)km 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 067 m
  2. Spring below Vârtopu (north slope), 1 136 mkm 2.1 from the start · Has water · 1 136 m
  3. Cetățile Ponorului Hutkm 7.3 from the start · Standing · 1 073 m
  4. Drinking water below Varniţakm 9.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 088 m
  5. Glăvoi Salvamont Hutkm 9.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 088 m

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