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Groapa Ruginoasa loop from Stațiunea Vârtop

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Groapa Ruginoasa loop from Stațiunea Vârtop

Moderate

4.7

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Groapa Ruginoasa loop from Stațiunea Vârtop

01:53

5.30km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parcul Natural Apuseni

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.12 km

Rusty Pit

Highlight • Gorge

Use the hiking path from DN75 or directly from Vârtop which gives you nice scenic views.

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5.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

1.31 km

617 m

522 m

471 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

1.92 km

567 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (1,130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 December

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

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