Maramures Mountains Natural Park

Maramures Mountains Nature Park (Parcului Natural Muntii Maramuresului) is located in the north of Romania and is a nature reserve in the Maramures Mountains, whose highest peak is Vârful Farcău at 1957 meters. Within the nature park are the smaller reserves Cornu Nedeii Ciungii Balasinei, Varful Farcau – Lacul Vinderel – Varful Mihailecu, Tomnatec – Sehleanu, Stancariile Salhoi – Zambroslavele. The forests, valleys and meadows of the Nature Park are also home to numerous animals and plants. The best way to discover the nature reserve is to take one of the marked hiking trails. A ride on the narrow-gauge railroad from Viseu de Sus to Valea Vaserului is also recommended.

Hiking Trails:

• Route: Statia Bardau – Vf. Pietrosu Bardau – Vf. Pecealu – Cabana silvica Cosnea – Poienile de Sub Munte
  Marking: Red line
  Walking time: 10-11 hours
•  Route: Statia Suligu – Valea Suligu – Borcut
  Marking: Red point
  Walking time: 1 hour
•  Route: Baia Borşa (centru) – Valea Secu – Refugiul Lucăceasa – Haitul Măcârlău (Valea Vaserului)
  Marking: Red triangle
  Walking time: 5-6 hours
• Route: Cabana Coşnea – Stânişoara – Vf. Mihailecu – Lacul Vinderel
  Marking: Red line
  Walking time: 5 hours

Attractions:

• Glacier Lake (Lacul Vinderelu)
• Beech and hornbeam deciduous forests
• Narrow Gauge Railway (Mocanita de pe Valea Vaserului) from Viseu de Sus to Valea Vaserului

Maramures Mountains Natural Park (Parcului Natural Muntii Maramuresului)

Location: District Maramures
Internet: https://muntiimaramuresului.ro