4.4 km
Total Distance
519 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The ascent of Varful Pietrosu, the highest peak of the Rodnei Mountains and of the entire Eastern Carpathians. The trail follows the main ridge from the Tarnita La Cruce saddle over Buhaescu Mic and Buhaescu Mare to the 2303 metre summit, with vast northern panoramas.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes