1-Day Hiking Tour in the Apuseni Mountains to Scarita Peak
About This Tour
Experience the pristine nature of the Apuseni Mountains on this full-day tour from Cluj-Napoca. Travel to Posaga de Sus and set out on an alpine hike through be...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Challenging · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cluj Napoca, Apuseni Mountains · Languages: English
Know before you go: Traveller pickup is offered from your hotel or the airport in Cluj-Napoca.; Departure time: 8:00 AM; Return: around 8:00 PM; Not recommended for travellers with back problems.; Not recommended for pregnant travellers.; No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.; Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.; This experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
About Cluj Napoca
Cluj Napoca
Bursting with examples of the Baroque and the Gothic, Cluj Napoca conceals quirky art galleries and student clubs between its cobbled streets. Get a local guide to help reveal the secrets of this Transylvanian town.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus (gas, road tax, and parking fees included)
- English-speaking, nationally licensed Romanian tour guide
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Hiking sandwich
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Flight tickets
- Private insurance. Every participant will be required to purchase their own trek insurance for the duration of the trip, covering mountains in summer conditions up to 2,000 m.
- Other services not mentioned
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cluj-Napoca to Posaga de Sus and Scarita Peak Hike
Start the trip at 8 a.m. with pickup from your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca. Start the trip at 8 a.m. with pickup from your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca. Travel 79 km in 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Posaga de Sus. Travel 79 km in 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Posaga de Sus. Begin the hike in Posaga de Sus village, following a steep path through a beech forest that leads into an alpine zone with exquisite views of the calcareous white cliffs. Begin the hike in Posaga de Sus village, following a steep path through a beech forest that leads into an alpine zone with exquisite views of the calcareous white cliffs. Pass by abandoned wooden hovels, climb the ridge, and reach the highest peak, Scarita, at 1384 m. The views from here are worth it, and you can quickly identify the Aries River valley, the Trascaului Mountains to the south, and the Muntele Mare plateau. The hiking route is full of wildflowers that you will identify along the way, so watch your step carefully to avoid crushing them. The hike is of medium difficulty, with 6 hours of hiking and 600 metres of elevation gain. No rock climbing is involved, and no special gear is needed. Pass by abandoned wooden hovels, climb the ridge, and reach the highest peak, Scarita, at 1384 m. The views from here are worth it, and you can quickly identify the Aries River valley, the Trascaului Mountains to the south, and the Muntele Mare plateau. The hiking route is full of wildflowers that you will identify along the way, so watch your step carefully to avoid crushing them. The hike is of medium difficulty, with 6 hours of hiking and 600 metres of elevation gain. No rock climbing is involved, and no special gear is needed. In the evening, your guide will take you back to your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca. In the evening, your guide will take you back to your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cluj-Napoca, Romania · Tour start: Cluj-Napoca, Romania — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
