Ciucului mountains
Ciobănuș – Cărunta Mountain – Viscol Mountain
Route name: 9. Ciobănuș – Cărunta Mountain – Viscol Mountain
Mountain unit: Ciucului mountains
County: Bacau
Bookmark: red cross
Departure/arrival altitude: 631m / 1395m
Maximum Altitude: 1488m
Level difference: +2028m/-1273m
Route length: 27,4 km
Travel time: 9 hours
Degree of difficulty: difficult
Seasonality: accessible in all seasons
Tourist attractions: Valea Ciobănuș – Vf. Cristeș – Lake Șolintar – Vf. Viscol
The route starts from Ciobănușului valley, from the point called Tulburea, approximately 200 meters downstream from the forestry canton. It follows the course of a forest road through the forest to Piciorul Lat mountain, which reaches an altitude of 1224 meters. After we reach the clearing on this mountain, we will approach the route to the left, following the course of the logging road until we reach the Cărunta peak, a peak with an altitude of 1517 meters. Here we will meet the Blue Cross marker, which descends towards Diaconești. To continue the route, we will follow the Red Cross marker, which will follow the summit of Șolintar, to the clearing with Șolintar Lake. This lake is a small one, but quite interesting. In Poiana Șolintar, the Red Cross route will meet the Blue Triangle and Yellow Triangle routes, both routes reaching Păstrăvăria Cărunta.
We will continue the route on the Red Cross towards Cristeș mountain, with an altitude of 1320 meters, and we will meet a rock where we will be able to make a well-deserved stop. The route continues towards Burda Nouă, Burda Mică and reaches Burda mountain, with an altitude of 1378 meters. From here we will follow the marking with the direction Colțul Tăieturii-Obcina Coșnei-Muntele Vițeilor, with an altitude of 1373 meters. Finally, we will reach the final destination, namely Vârful Viscol, with an altitude of 1494 meters, where we will also find a mountain refuge. From this point we will be able to admire the Hășmaș Mountains and in the distance we will be able to see the Ceahlău massif. Also, Frumoasa Lake and the Harghita Mountains are another unforgettable sight. To descend from Vârful Viscol, we will be able to approach the Blue Triangle route, which will lead us to the village of Coșnea.
This route is 27,4 km long and can be completed in approximately 9-10 hours. It is rated as a difficult route, not only for its length but also for the difference in level that varies from +2028 meters to -1273 meters.
Download track gps: 9. Ciobanus-Vf Carunta-Vf Viscol
Cărunta Trout – Şolintar Lake (1)
Cărunta Trout – Şolintar Lake (1)Route name: 11. Carunta Trout – Şolintar Lake (1)
Mountain unit: Ciucului mountains
County: Bacau
Bookmark: yellow triangle
Departure/arrival altitude: 788m / 1260m
Maximum Altitude: 1268m
Level difference: +498m/-18m
Route length: 3,84 km
Travel time: 2-2,5 hours
Degree of difficulty: environment
Seasonality: accessible in all seasons
Tourist attractions: Ciobănuș Valley – Șolintar Lake
The route starts from the Păstrăvăria Cărunta point, follows the main road from Valea Ciobănușului, approximately 300 meters, on the right side, we will meet a small stream accompanied by a path. We will follow the course of the path along the stream valley crossing a pasture to the edge of the forest, from where a cart road will continue, which we will leave to the right on another path, which will take us to the foot of Mestecăniș. We climb a rather steep slope, which at some point will calm down. From this point we will be able to enjoy a wonderful view over the valley of Ciobănuş, over Muieruş, and in the distance, to the right, we will be able to admire the Nemira mountain. We will continue the route following the markings until we meet again the wagon road, abandoned at the bottom of the route, which we will follow until Poiana Șolintar. In this clearing we will intersect with the Cruce Roșie route which, if followed, on the left side leads to Vf Viscol, and on the right side to Vf Cărunta. In this clearing is Lake Şolintar, an almost circular body of water, with a diameter of about 30 m, only a foot deep, fed sporadically by the waters that flow from the southern slope of the peak, coming from rains and melting the snows. This route has a length of 3,84 km, the travel time being approximately 2,5 hours. The route reaches an altitude of 1268m, having a level difference of +486m/-18m.
Download track gps: 11.Pastravaria Carunta-Lake Solintar (1)
Cărunta Trout – Şolintar Lake (2)
Route name: 12. Carunta Trout – Şolintar Lake (2)
Mountain unit: Ciucului mountains
County: Bacau
Bookmark: blue triangle
Departure/arrival altitude: 780m / 1260m
Maximum Altitude: 1261m
Level difference: +486m/-13m
Route length: 4,2 km
Travel time: 2-2,5 hours
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Seasonality: accessible in all seasons
Tourist attractions: Ciobănuș Valley – Șolintar Lake
The route starts from the Păstrăvăria Cărunta point, follows the main road from Valea Ciobănușului, approximately 300 meters, on the right side, we will meet a small stream accompanied by a path. We will follow the course of the path along the stream valley crossing a pasture to the edge of the forest, from where a wagon road will continue, we leave the yellow triangle trail on the right. Following the markings, we leave this road on a path, until we meet again with the yellow triangle route, more precisely in Poiana Șolintar. in this meadow is also the Şolintar lake, a fascinating lake, an almost circular body of water, with a diameter of about 30 m, only a foot deep, fed sporadically by the waters that flow from the southern slope of the peak , coming from rains and melting snow. This trail is 4,2 km long, accessible in all seasons, and can be completed in 2,5 hours. The route reaches an altitude of 1261m, the difference in level being +486m/-13m
Download track gps: 12.Pastravaria Carunta-Lac Solintar(2)
Ciobănuș – Cărunta Trout
Route name: 13. Ciobănuș – Cărunta Trout
Mountain unit: Ciucului mountains
County: Bacau
Bookmark: yellow cross
Departure/arrival altitude: 459m / 788m
Maximum Altitude: 789m
Level difference: +680m/-351m
Route length: 14,2 km
Travel time: 3,5-4 hours
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Seasonality: accessible in all seasons
Tourist attractions: Valea Ciobănuș
The route starts from DN12 A, Oneşti-Miercurea-Ciuc, from the town of Ciobănuş (45 km from Onești, 75 km from Miercurea-Ciuc). From here, approximately 50 meters before crossing Trotușului on an old bridge with a metal structure, a communal road branches off to the left which, after passing under the railway, enters the village of Caralita. The communal road continues parallel to the Ciobănuș stream; at the exit of the village we can see the presence of a drinking water collection and purification station.
At about 5 km we will reach an intersection, at which point we will follow the road on the left, the road leading to Valea Lapoșului. At km 8 of the route we will be able to see on both banks of the Ciobănuş, several forest cabins, where there is also a wonderful clearing, suitable for a short stop. In the immediate vicinity, we enter the Ciobănușului Gorge, an area with countless small waterfalls, rocky walls and many other landforms, which offer us a picturesque landscape. After about 5 km in which we feasted our eyes on wonderful landscapes, the Shepherd's Pass opens up, reaching a large clearing where the Cărunta herring is located, representing the 'end of the line' of our route.
The route stretches over a distance of approximately 14,2km, reaching a maximum altitude of approximately 789m. Although the distance of this route is considerable, the travel time is acceptable, approximately 3,5-4 hours. Due to the fact that this route runs entirely on a forest road, it is also recommended for MTB lovers.
Download track gps: 13. Ciobanus-Pastravaria Carunta
Comănești Circuit – Poiana Galion – Comănești
Comănești Circuit – Poiana Galion – ComăneștiBookmark: blue triangle
Travel time: 3-3,5 hours
Departure/arrival altitude: 384 m
Maximum Altitude: 678 m
Level difference: +342m/-342m
Route length: 9,44 km
Difficulty: easy
Seasonality: accessible in all seasons
Route description: The Comănești-Poiana Galion-Comănești Circuit Trail (TA) reaches a maximum altitude of 678 m and is approximately 9,4 km long. Starting from the center of Comănești, we cross part of the Șupan neighborhood. After crossing a wonderful pasture area, we will reach Vf. Țigla Mare, where we find a wonderful viewpoint, from which we can easily observe both the Șupănel waterfall and the city of Comănești. This trail is accessible at any time of the year. Since a large part of the trail runs on a forest road and pasture area, it can also be covered by bicycle.
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Comănești – Șupan - Lapoș Peak
Comănești – Șupan - Lapoș Peak
Bookmark: Yellow cross
Travel time: 4- 4,5 hours
Departure/arrival altitude: 325 / m 1321
Maximum Altitude: 1327 m
Level difference: +1082m/-146m
Route length: 12,9 km
Difficulty: environment
Route description: The Comănești-Șupan-Vf. Lapoș (CG) route reaches a maximum altitude of 1327 m, with a length of approximately 13 km. The route starts from the center of Comănești, crosses part of the Șupan neighborhood, and upstream, in approximately 5 km, we will enter a gorge area, from where a small stream flows. We enter a canyon full of rocks, some more angular than others, and towards the end of the canyon is the Șupănel Waterfall, a spectacular waterfall, where we can delight our eyes with the talent of nature. At km 9 of this route we will cross the Stone Bridge (bridge built during the war). 50 m upstream, on the river, we will find a spring with drinking and refreshing water, a place where we can make a well-deserved stop. Upstream, approximately 400 m, we will find another spring with drinking water, called "La Stângaciu". The route continues through the Jgheabul lui Buci or Baba Ioana glade to Lapoș Peak. Once at the top we can enjoy a wonderful view of the mountains and neighboring towns.
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Comănești – Lapoș Peak
Bookmark: Yellow triangle
Travel time: 4,5- 5 hours
Departure/arrival altitude: 385 / m 1320
Maximum Altitude: 1327 m
Level difference: +1177m/-241m
Route length: 16,1 km
Difficulty: environment
Seasonality: accessible in all seasons
Route description: The Comănești- Lapoș Peak (TG) route reaches a maximum altitude of 1327 m, with a length of approximately 16 km. The route starts from the center of Comănești, crossing the barrier in the Lăloaia neighborhood. It climbs past a former mine dating back to 1836. The first mining was done in the "Chiatra Neagră" area, the former "Crăciunești" mine. The coal extracted by rudimentary means was transported by ox carts to Galați and used as fuel for ships. Ten years later, coal mining was done sporadically, only to ensure the fuel needs of the "Moara de foc" steam power plant in Iași. We cross the "Coast of Light" plateau and, going along the axial road, at 12 km there is a lookout point towards another former mine, the Filigeni mine which, in turn, was also part of the Comănești coal basin. The route continues towards Vf Lapoș, and along the route we discover another lookout point in the "La Timaru" clearing, where we can make a stop at the spring with drinking water. From here we will immediately reach Vf. Lapoș, where we will be able to enjoy a wonderful view of the neighboring localities.
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fortress Rakoczy - Via Regina – Popoiu Peak
fortress Rakoczy - Via Regina – Popoiu PeakRoute name: Citadel Rakoczy- Via Regina-Vf. Popoiu
Mountain unit: Ciucului mountains
Bookmark: Red triangle (TR)
Departure/arrival altitude: 687 / 1265m
Maximum Altitude: 1265m
Level difference: +637/-58m
Route length: 5,83 km
Travel time: 2,30 hours
Seasonality: accessible in all seasons.
Tourist attractions: the Ghimeş Railway Museum, Rákoczi Fortress, panorama over the Trotuş and Aldămaş valleys.
Route description:
The red triangle route to Popoiu peak is a route that starts from the parking lot of the Ghimeş Railway Museum, climbs the steep stairs of the Rákoczi fortress and continues towards the Aldămaş ridge, on the former Austro-Hungarian border.
The path is steep and rocky at the beginning, but after 1,5 kilometers it reaches the Aldămaș hayfields.
From this point we have a very spectacular panorama towards: Cărunta Peak, Popoiu Peak, Ascuțit Peak, Născălat Peak and Ciudomer Peak.
After passing through hayfields, the trail enters a young forest on a forest road and continues along the ridge that climbs to Popoiu Peak. From this point, the climb is smooth and passes through the forest to Popoiu Peak.
From the top we have a panorama towards Ciudomer peak, Grinduşu and the villages of Aldămaş and Ghimeş.
From Popuiu peak, you can descend to the Boroş valley or continue the route on the yellow band towards Ascuţit peak to the north or towards Tatălui peak to the south.
Download TRACK GPS: 2. Racotzi Fortress- Via Regina-Popoiu Peak
Beech-Peak. Sharp
Route name: Beech-Peak. Sharp
The massif: Ciuc
Bookmark:Yellow triangle
Departure/arrival altitude: 755 / 1503m
Maximum Altitude: 1503m
Level difference: +755/-7m
Route length: 7 km
Travel time: 4 hours
Degree of difficulty: environment
Seasonality: accessible in all seasons
Tourist attractions: Făget village, panorama from Ascuțit peak
Route description:
The tourist trail marked with a yellow triangle starts from the village of Făget, Filaturii Street, on the bridge over the Trotuş River. After passing the railway, the trail begins with a rather rocky climb towards Valea Mare. In the middle of the valley, a beautiful panorama opens up over the Trotuş Valley with a view of the village of Făget.
The trail climbs steeply up the valley and once we reach the edge of the forest we come across the only sheepfold on the trail.
There is also a spring with drinking water here, being the only source of water on the route.
From here the trail enters the forest and continues along the contour line on an old forest road, offering spectacular views of the main valley of Ghimeş and the villages of Făget and Buha. After two kilometers the trail turns left and becomes very steep and rocky in places.
After a climb of a few hundred meters, the route reaches a wide path with a centuries-old fir forest.
The second turn to the left follows and the trail becomes steep and unfriendly again for three hundred meters. After this steep section, the trail continues more gently through a young forest with blackberries and not infrequently with bear tracks to the Ascuţit peak.
At the top, the panorama over the Trotuş Valley rewards every drop of sweat.
On days with good views, we have the opportunity to admire the localities from above: Lunca de Jos, Valea Rece, Făget, Ghimeş, Palanca.
At the same time, from the top you can see the peaks: Născălat, Ceahlău, Mihai's peak, Griduşul, Ciodumerul, Cărunta and Lapoş peak.
During the two World Wars, the Ascuțit peak was home to a military observatory, as it offers a very wide view of the Trotuș valley.
From Ascuţit Peak we have the possibility to descend on the yellow stripe route towards Boroş Valley or Capelei Valley and we can also connect with the Regina Maria or red triangle route that descends from Popoiu Peak towards Rákoczi Fortress.
Download TRACK GPS: 2.Beech – Sharp Peak
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