Apuseni Natural Park

The Apuseni Natural Park (Parcul Natural Apuseni) is located in western Romania between the cities of Arad and Cluj Napoca. Here you will find forest-covered hills, caves and gorges on more than 70,000 hectares. You can explore the park on various hiking trails. In winter you can also go skiing here. There are campsites in Valea Sighiștelului, Padiș, Ic Ponor and Gârda de Sus.On the Padis Plateau is the Cabana Padiş a popular place for hikers. Equally popular are the caves Pestera Ursilor and the Pestera Ghetarul Scarisoara, which is over 700 meters long. Access to the nature park costs a few lei.

Hiking Trails

• Stâna de Vale – Vârtop
  Marking: Red ribbon on white background
  Walking time: 12 hours / 39,5 km
  Other: Also ski touring route
•  Stâna de Vale – Cabana Varasoaia
  Marking: Yellow ribbon on white background
  Walking time: 8 hours / 21 km
  Other: Also ski touring route
•  Stâna de Vale – Ferice
  Marking: Yellow triangle on white background
  Walking time: 5 hours / 14 km
  Other: Also ski touring route
•  Boga – Șaua Bohodei
  Marking: Blue ribbon on white background
  Walking time: 4 hours
  Other: Bohodei ridge watch for marking
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Here you can go hiking, biking, caving, climbing, as well as rafting and horseback riding, and in winter skiing.

Apuseni Natural Park (Parcul Natural Apuseni)

Location: Sudrigi Visitor Center on the E79
Internet: http://www.parcapuseni.ro/

Zu erreichen ist der Naturpark über die Landstraßen Oradea – Huedin – Cluj-Napoca E60 / Oradea – Beiuș – Deva E79 / Stei – Câmpeni – Turda DN75 zum Teil unbefestigte Straße.