Prislop Pass – Toroiaga Peak
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Prislop Pass – Toroiaga Peak. Has red marking (national route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Marked national tourist route. The marking is red, with a sign — a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 30.4 km. Location: mountain massif — Marmarosh, 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 trails, camping and lighting fires — only in designated areas, dogs must be kept on a leash. The route runs near the state border of Romania with Ukraine. Have your passport with you: entry into the border zone (20 m from the border line) is only allowed with permission from the local unit of the Romanian Border Police, and crossing the border outside of checkpoints is prohibited.
At a glance
A route of 30.4 km with 1,266 m of ascent from Prislop Pass to Toroiaga Peak. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–30 kmAlong the ridge at 1,410–1,920 m, past Toroiaga
Steepest kilometre: km 29–30, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 18, 22 and 27. There are no springs between km 3 and 18 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Montan Lucaciasa Hut (km 28).
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–16, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 16–30, ≈5 h — finish
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 24 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Prislop Pass. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 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 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 18, 22 and 27. There are no springs between km 3 and 18 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Montan Lucaciasa Hut (km 28).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Borșa), 1 424 mkm 0.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 424 m
- Spring below Hăjmaru (south-east slope), 1 520 mkm 2.5 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 520 m
- Spring below Hăjmaru (south-east slope), 1 587 mkm 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 587 m
- Spring below Jupaniakm 17.8 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 499 m
- Spring (Borșa), 1 411 mkm 22.2 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 411 m
- Spring «Sondorilor»km 27.4 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 619 m
- Montan Lucaciasa Hutkm 27.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 635 m
Wildlife along the route
All
Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.
