The best walks and hikes around Apuseni Mountains
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Last updated: October 17, 2025
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1. Galbenei Gorge – Cetățile Ponorului loop from Padiș
20.7km
07:19
1,050m
1,050m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.3
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38
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2. Scarisoara cave – View of the Apuseni Mountains loop from Ghețar
9.29km
03:06
420m
420m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
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3. Scarisoara Cave – View of the Apuseni Mountains loop from Gârda de Sus
15.5km
04:46
510m
510m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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62
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4. Cetățile Ponorului – Cave Entrance loop from Padiș
5.05km
01:33
120m
120m
Expert hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
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43
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5. Groapa Ruginoasa loop from Stațiunea Vârtop
5.30km
01:53
270m
280m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
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39
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6. Piatra Grăitoare Peak loop from Stațiunea Vârtop
20.0km
06:44
980m
980m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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20
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7. Piatra Galbenei – Cave Entrance loop from Padiș
8.24km
02:39
280m
280m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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16
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8. Cave Entrance – Galbenei Gorge loop from Poienița
15.0km
05:24
770m
780m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.6
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21
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9. Sighiștel Gorge – Drăcoaia Cave loop from Sighiștel
8.23km
02:23
210m
210m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
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22
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10. Rădeasa Cave – Padis loop from Padiș
12.8km
03:38
260m
260m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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