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Cavnic – Creasta Cocoșului

Start: Cavnic
Range: Țibleș Mountains
Hiking routes of the Romanian Carpathians
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7.1 kmLength
766 mAscent
7 mDescent
1 379 mMax. altitude
611 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 Cavnic – Creasta Cocoșului. 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 — 7.1 km. Location: mountain range — Tsiblesh, Romania.

At a glance

A one-day route of 7.1 km with 766 m of ascent from Cavnic to Creasta Cocoșului. Estimated walking time: about 3 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: 7.1 km ÷ 4 = 1.8 h + 766 m ÷ 600 = 1.3 h, about 3 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. 0–6 kmClimb of 740 m (up to 1,355 m)
  2. 6–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,350–1,380 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 260 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 7.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Cavnic. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 7.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Creasta Cocoșului Springkm 7 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 315 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Eurasian jayIn season nowEurasian jayGarrulus glandariusA colorful forest bird with a blue 'mirror' on its wing. Its creaky call is the first to warn the forest about a human.
Common buzzardCommon buzzardButeo buteoThe most numerous bird of prey in Ukraine. It circles over the polonynas and meadows with a mournful 'ki-ya' and hunts for voles.
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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