Între Rebre – Zânelor Saddle
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Între Rebre – Zânelor Saddle. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the route is 4.4 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 kept on a leash, and tents can only be set up in designated areas.
At a glance
A short route of 4.4 km with 630 m of ascent from Între Rebre to Zânelor Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
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: 4.4 km ÷ 4 = 1.1 h + 630 m ÷ 600 = 1.1 h, about 2 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
- 0–4.5 kmClimb of 620 m to Zânelor Saddle
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 280 m (≈28%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Între Rebre. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
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