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Gutâi Pass – Neteda Pass

Start: Chiuzbaia · 7.4 km
Range: Țibleș Mountains
Hiking routes of the Romanian Carpathians
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12.6 kmLength
559 mAscent
473 mDescent
1 443 mMax. altitude
983 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 Gutâi Pass – Neteda Pass. Has red marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked regional tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. Length of the route is 12.6 km. Location: mountain massif – Tsiblesh, Romania.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.6 km with 559 m of ascent from Gutâi Pass to Neteda Pass. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. 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: 12.6 km ÷ 4 = 3.1 h + 559 m ÷ 600 = 0.9 h, about 4 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. 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 990–1,180 m
  2. 5–6 kmClimb of 190 m to Creasta Cocoșului
  3. 6–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,360–1,430 m, past Gutâiul Mare, Gutâiul Mic
  4. 9–10 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 1,153 m)
  5. 10–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,060–1,160 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 230 m (≈23%), near Creasta Cocoșului Hut.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Creasta Cocoșului Hut (km 5).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Gutâi Pass. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Creasta Cocoșului Hut (km 5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Secătura (north slope)km 4.8 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 147 m
  2. Creasta Cocoșului Hutkm 5 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 152 m
  3. Creasta Cocoșului Springkm 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 315 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Red crossbillRed crossbillLoxia curvirostraA bird with a crossed bill that extracts seeds from cones. A resident of spruce forests, capable of nesting even in winter.
Common ravenCommon ravenCorvus coraxThe largest passerine bird, whose deep 'caw-caw' echoes over the polonynas and peaks of the Carpathians.
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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