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Cormaia – La Cărți

Start: Cormaia · 5.6 km
Range: Rodna Mountains
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16.2 kmLength
1 767 mAscent
537 mDescent
1 852 mMax. altitude
607 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 Cormaia – La Cărți. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — a circle on a white background. Length of the route — 16.2 km. Location: mountain range — Rodna, Romania. The route passes through the National Park "Rodna Mountains". Walking is allowed only on marked trails, 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 16.2 km with 1,767 m of ascent from Cormaia to La Cărți. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 1,190 m (up to 1,804 m)
  2. 6–16 kmAlong the ridge at 1,540–1,850 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 330 m (≈33%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 15 and 16. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: La Cărți Hut (km 16).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 13 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Cormaia. 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 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 15 and 16. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: La Cărți Hut (km 16).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Repedekm 14.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 830 m
  2. La Cărți Hutkm 16.2 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 875 m
  3. La Carti Springkm 16.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 820 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Grey wagtailGrey wagtailMotacilla cinereaThe grey-yellow wagtail with the longest tail, running over the stones of mountain streams and constantly swaying it.
Yellow-bellied toadRed Data Book of UkraineYellow-bellied toadBombina variegataA small gray toad with a bright yellow belly lives in the puddles of forest roads in the Carpathians. It is a vulnerable species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
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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