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Best Mountain Hikes in Alba

There are 6 hikes in Alba in our database that fit. They average 401 km and 5,871 m (19,262 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 1254 km.

That is 10 percent of the 59 routes we map in Alba. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 401 km against 54.4 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 5,871 m (19,262 ft) on average versus 818 m (2,684 ft) across the wider area.

Mountain routes trade effort for scale. Expect sustained climbing, quick weather changes and views that make the numbers worth it. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Teiu Zânii
Expert

Via Transilvanica Terra Dacica

Alba · Romania

Distance
281 km
/ 174 mi
Elevation gain
3,923 m
Typical duration
72 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Maratonul Apuseni

Alba · Romania

Distance
41.9 km
/ 26.0 mi
Elevation gain
921 m
Typical duration
10 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
European long distance path E8 - part RomaniaAlba1254 km14,939 m320 hrExpertJuly to September
Via Transilvanica Terra DacicaAlba281 km3,923 m72 hrExpertApril to October
Tureni - Piatra Secuiului - Cabana Râmeț - Platoul Ciumerna - Poiana cu narcise de la NegrileasaAlba111 km3,227 m30 hrExpertApril to October
Bucerdea Vinoasă - Modolești - CeteaAlba37.3 km1,838 m11 hrExpertApril to October
European long distance path E3 - part RomaniaAlba675 km8,771 m173 hrExpertApril to October
Cabana Râmeț - Modolești - AmpoițaAlba47.5 km2,526 m14 hrExpertApril to October
Stațiunea Muntele Băișorii - Poiana Balomireasa - Șaua UrsoaiaAlba55.1 km1,738 m15 hrExpertJune to October
(Munții Parâng) - Pasul Groapa Seacă - Gura Potecului - Cabana ȘureanuAlba31.2 km1,509 m9 hr 15 minExpertJune to October
Pasul Buceș-Vulcan - Muntele Găina CruceAlba33.1 km1,905 m10 hrExpertApril to October
Zlatna - Poiana Măgurii - IghielAlba35.5 km780 m9 hr 10 minExpertApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with European long distance path E8 - part Romania, Via Transilvanica Terra Dacica, Tureni - Piatra Secuiului - Cabana Râmeț - Platoul Ciumerna - Poiana cu narcise de la Negrileasa. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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