Valea Vinului – Tarnița lui Putredu
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Valea Vinului – Tarnița lui Putredu. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle on a white background. The length of the route is 8.6 km. Location: mountain massif – Rodna, Romania. The route passes through the National Park "Rodna Mountains". Hiking is allowed only on marked trails, campfires in the alpine zone and in the forest are prohibited, dogs must be kept on a leash, and tents can only be set up in designated areas.
At a glance
A one-day route of 8.6 km with 1,223 m of ascent from Valea Vinului to Tarnița lui Putredu. Estimated walking time: about 4 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 + 1,223 m ÷ 600 = 2 h, about 4 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
- 0–8.5 kmClimb of 1,210 m to Tarnița lui Putredu
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a climb of 270 m (≈27%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 7.5.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Valea Vinului. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 7.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Cișakm 7.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 857 m
Wildlife along the route
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