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Ghețar – Padiș

Start: Ghețari
Range: Bihor-Vlădeasa Mountains
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18.3 kmLength
690 mAscent
533 mDescent
1 354 mMax. altitude
821 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 Ghețar – Padiș. Has blue marking (local route №blue triangle). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route No. blue triangle. The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 18.3 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 Padish, Ik-Ponor, and Ghirda-de-Sus.

At a glance

A one-day route of 18.3 km with 690 m of ascent from Ghețar to Padiș. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,140–1,210 m
  2. 1–4 kmDescent of 370 m (down to 831 m)
  3. 4–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–1,100 m
  4. 12–15 kmClimb of 240 m (up to 1,340 m)
  5. 15–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,290–1,350 m

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14 and 17.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Filești Cabin (km 6).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Ghețar. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14 and 17.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Filești Cabin (km 6).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Chicera Boldului (south-east slope)km 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 964 m
  2. Spring below Chicera Boldului (south slope)km 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 854 m
  3. Spring below Chicera Boldului (east slope)km 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 875 m
  4. Tăuz Springkm 6 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 957 m
  5. Filești Cabinkm 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 915 m
  6. Spring below Dealu Chicerakm 6.9 from the start · Not verified · 923 m
  7. Spring below Vf. Piatra Vulturului (west slope)km 8.8 from the start · Not verified · 987 m
  8. Spring below Vârtopu (north-east slope)km 11.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 067 m

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