Vanvucești – Vârciorog Waterfall
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Vanvucești – Vârciorog Waterfall. Has yellow marking (local route №yellow dot). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Marked local tourist route No. yellow dot. The marking is yellow, the sign is a circle on a white background. Length of the route — 3.3 km. Location: mountain range — Bihor and Vledyasa, Romania.
At a glance
A short route of 3.3 km with 236 m of ascent from Vanvucești to Vârciorog Waterfall. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–1,000 m
- 2–3.5 kmClimb of 130 m to Vârciorog Waterfall
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a climb of 110 m (≈12%), near Vârciorog Waterfall.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Vanvucești. 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 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Vanvucești)km 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 936 m
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