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Cormaia – Obârșia Rebrii Saddle

Start: Cormaia
Range: Rodna Mountains
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24.7 kmLength
1 569 mAscent
22 mDescent
2 006 mMax. altitude
453 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 Cormaia – Obârșia Rebrii Saddle. Has red marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked regional tourist route. Marking is red, sign — triangle on a white background. Length of the route — 24.7 km. Location: mountain massif — Rodna, Romania. The route passes through the National Park "Rodna Mountains". Walking is allowed only on marked trails, campfires in the alpine zone and in the forest are prohibited, dogs must be on a leash, tents can only be set up in designated areas.

At a glance

A one-day route of 24.7 km with 1,569 m of ascent from Cormaia to Obârșia Rebrii Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 24.7 km ÷ 4 = 6.2 h + 1,569 m ÷ 600 = 2.6 h, about 9 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–920 m
  2. 15–25 kmClimb of 1,080 m to La Cățâni

Steepest kilometre: km 23–24, a climb of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Cormaia. This is a one-way route: the finish is 21 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 9 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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Red squirrelRed squirrelSciurus vulgarisA common inhabitant of the Carpathian forests. Many squirrels here have dark, almost black fur with a white belly.
Aesculapian snakeRed Data Book of UkraineAesculapian snakeZamenis longissimusThe longest snake of the Ukrainian Carpathians, non-venomous and rare. Listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine as a vulnerable species.
Sand lizardSand lizardLacerta agilisThe most common lizard of sunny edges and clearings. In spring, males turn green, while females lay eggs in warm soil.

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

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