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Gărgălău Shelter – Gârgălău Peak loop from Prislop Pass

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Gărgălău Shelter – Gârgălău Peak loop from Prislop Pass

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Gărgălău Shelter – Gârgălău Peak loop from Prislop Pass

06:24

17.5km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.99 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.83 km

Spring in Rodna Mountains National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Drinking water

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7.24 km

Conditions:
Solid wood construction, similar to the one in the "La Carti" saddle.
Capacity: 12 people in bivouac conditions, on 2 bunk beds.
Other:
Location: Saua Gargălău
GPS coordinates: 47.5713056°, …

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8.47 km

Rhododendrons on Gargalău

Highlight • Natural

I believe that this is the cranberry blossom!

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8.95 km

Gârgălău Peak

Highlight • Summit

Gârgalău Peak, with an altitude of 2,158 m, is located in the eastern part of the Rodna Mountains. The peak is a tourist attraction that offers panoramic views not only …

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11.6 km

Musceta Peak

Highlight • Summit

12.9 km

Cailor Waterfall in Rodnei Mountains National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Arrival by car from Borṣa to the Prislop Pass. Behind the church, a field path goes to the right. There you drive about 1.5 km to the entrance to the …

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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

4.41 km

3.97 km

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.19 km

6.93 km

1.94 km

406 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

11°C

7°C

57 %

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Spring in Rodna Mountains National Park