Valea Vișeului – Repedea forest lodge

At a glance

A route of 30.6 km with 1,180 m of ascent from Valea Vișeului to Repedea forest lodge. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–400 m
2. 8–16 kmClimb of 420 m (up to 835 m)
3. 16–19 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 570 m)
4. 19–25 kmClimb of 550 m (up to 1,158 m)
5. 25–31 kmDescent of 600 m to Repedea forest lodge

Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 15–31, ≈5 h — finish

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Valea Vișeului. This is a one-way route: the finish is 20 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 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.

Is there water on the route?

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).