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Dealul Moiseiului  — Izvorul Albastru al Izei (Blue Spring of the Iza)

Start: Moisei · 3.3 km
Range: Rodna Mountains
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15.2 kmLength
793 mAscent
480 mDescent
1 385 mMax. altitude
708 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Dealul Moiseiului – Izvorul Albastru al Izei (Blue Spring of the Iza). Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — triangle on a white background. Length of the route — 15.2 km. Location: mountain range — Rodna, Romania. The route passes through the National Park "Rodna Mountains". Walking is allowed only on marked paths, campfires in the alpine zone and in the forest are prohibited, dogs must be on a leash, tents can only be set up in designated areas.

At a glance

A one-day route of 15.2 km with 793 m of ascent from Dealul Moiseiului to Izvorul Albastru al Izei (Blue Spring of the Iza). Estimated walking time: about 5 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: 15.2 km ÷ 4 = 3.8 h + 793 m ÷ 600 = 1.3 h, about 5 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. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–740 m
  2. 2–9 kmClimb of 640 m (up to 1,376 m)
  3. 9–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,290–1,380 m
  4. 13–15 kmDescent of 340 m to Izvorul Albastru al Izei (Blue Spring of the Iza)

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Dealul Moiseiului. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Bătrâna (north-west slope)km 8.7 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 341 m
  2. Izvorul albastru al Izei Springkm 15.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 043 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Great spotted woodpeckerIn season nowGreat spotted woodpeckerDendrocopos majorA black-and-white woodpecker with a red undertail. In spring, its drumming is the loudest sound in the forest.
Common ravenCommon ravenCorvus coraxThe largest passerine bird, whose deep 'caw-caw' echoes over the polonynas and peaks of the Carpathians.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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