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Baia Sprie – Poiana Boului

Start: Baia Sprie
Range: Țibleș Mountains
Hiking routes of the Romanian Carpathians
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8.6 kmLength
585 mAscent
0 mDescent
996 mMax. altitude
410 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 Baia Sprie – Poiana Boului. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a vertical stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 8.6 km. Location: mountain range — Ciblăș, Romania.

At a glance

A one-day route of 8.6 km with 585 m of ascent from Baia Sprie to Poiana Boului. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

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: 8.6 km ÷ 4 = 2.2 h + 585 m ÷ 600 = 1 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. 0–8.5 kmClimb of 580 m (up to 991 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 5.5–6.5, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 0.5. There are no springs between km 0.5 and 8.5 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Poiana Boului Hut (km 7.5).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Baia Sprie. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 0.5. There are no springs between km 0.5 and 8.5 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Poiana Boului Hut (km 7.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Ciontolankm 0.3 from the start · Not verified · 431 m
  2. Poiana Boului Hutkm 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 875 m

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Wildlife along the route

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AspenAspenPopulus tremulaA tree with round leaves that trembles at the slightest breeze. It is the first to inhabit clearings and burnt areas, burning yellow and red in autumn.
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.
Red crossbillRed crossbillLoxia curvirostraA bird with a crossed bill that extracts seeds from cones. A resident of spruce forests, capable of nesting even in winter.

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

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