7-Day Rarau Mountains Trekking Tour with Maramures Monasteries

7 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Admire the marvellous landscapes of the Rarau Mountains, where pine trees and spruces bring with them the charm of the North. On this 7-day trek through the Rar...

Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Oradea, Brasov, Cluj Napoca, Maramures County · Languages: English, German, Romanian

Know before you go: This is a seasonal tour from April to October.

About Maramures County

Romania

Maramures County

Enlist the help of a local guide in Maramures County to help you explore the haunting wooden churches and untouched bucolic landscapes of this corner of Romania.

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What's Included

English- and German-speaking Romanian tour guide
Camping

Not Included

Food
Drink
Transport
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Journey from Oradea to Vatra Dornei

Visit the following places: Oradea, a city in northwest Romania split by the Crișul Repede River. It is known for its baroque and art nouveau architecture, with remnants of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Secessionist buildings line the central Strada Republicii. Cluj, a city in northwestern Romania and the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. It is home to universities, vibrant nightlife, and landmarks dating to Saxon and Hungarian rule. Brasov, a city in the Transylvania region of Romania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. It is known for its medieval Saxon walls and bastions, the towering Gothic-style Black Church, and lively cafes. Vatra Dornei, a city in Suceava County in northeastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Bukovina. Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions. Travel time: Around 8 hours The road trip is made by bus or train.
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Day 02

Sightseeing in Vatra Dornei and Trek to Chalet Giumalau

Visit and go sightseeing in Vatra Dornei. Explore Chalet Giumalau. Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions. Travel time: Around 5 hours Level difference: Around 800 m Altitudes: Vatra Dornei - 800 m, Chalet Giumalau - 1,542 m Travel distance: Around 20 km
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Day 03

Climb Peak Giumalau and Cross the Rarau Mountains

Visit the following today: Chalet Giumalau Peak Giumalau Rarau Mountains Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions. Travel time: Around 4 hours Level difference: Around 400 meters Altitudes: Peak Giumalau - 1,857 m, Rarau - 1,520 m Travel distance: Around 15 km
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Day 04

Explore Rarau Peaks, the Cave with Bats and Lady's Stones

Visit the following throughout the day: Rarau Peaks The Cave with Bats Rarau Hermitage and the Lady's Stones Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions. Travel time: Around 6 hours Level difference: Around 500 meters Altitudes: Lady Stones - 1,634 m; Rarau Hermitage - 1,103 m Travel distance: Around 20 km
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Day 05

Descend from Rarau to Campulung Moldovenesc

Visit the following places throughout the day: Rarau The Mill of the Devil Campulung Moldovenesc Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions. Travel time: Around 6 hours Level difference: 1000 m Altitudes: Rarau - 1,520 m; Campulung Moldovenesc - 630 m Travel distance: Around 20 km
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Day 06

Visit the Wooden Monasteries of Maramures

Visit the wooden monasteries of Maramures: Rogoz, Ieud, Barsana, Desesti, and Surdesti, as well as the Merry Cemetery of Sapinta. Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.
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Day 07

Sapinta to Cluj, Brasov or Oradea

Visit the following places throughout the tour: Sapinta Cluj Brasov or Oradea End of the tour.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Oradea, Romania · Tour start: Oradea, Romania — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.