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Family-Friendly Hikes in Parcul Natural Apuseni

14 routes in Parcul Natural Apuseni qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 3.3 km and 73 m (240 ft) of ascent.

That is 29 percent of the 49 routes we map in Parcul Natural Apuseni. They are shorter than the local average, 3.3 km against 8.8 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 73 m (240 ft) against 342 m (1,122 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Belvedere Glăvoaia

Parcul Natural Apuseni · Bihor

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
13 m
Typical duration
8 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Circuitul Cheilor Someșului Cald

Parcul Natural Apuseni · Bihor

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
93 m
Typical duration
1 hr 1 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Circuitul Pietrele Albe

Parcul Natural Apuseni · Cluj

Distance
5.6 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
123 m
Typical duration
1 hr 21 min
  • 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
Belvedere GlăvoaiaParcul Natural Apuseni0.6 km13 m8 minEasyApril to October
Circuitul Cheilor Someșului CaldParcul Natural Apuseni4.2 km93 m1 hr 1 minEasyApril to October
Avenul Borțig - Pietrele GalbeneiParcul Natural Apuseni1.7 km38 m25 minEasyApril to October
Circuitul Cetăților RădeseiParcul Natural Apuseni3.2 km70 m46 minEasyApril to October
Circuitul Pietrele AlbeParcul Natural Apuseni5.6 km123 m1 hr 21 minEasyApril to October
Complex turistic Boga - DJ763(22km + 500m)Parcul Natural Apuseni2.5 km55 m36 minEasyApril to October
Complex turistic Fântânele - Coliba Mâțului - Crucea lui Avram IancuParcul Natural Apuseni4.9 km108 m1 hr 11 minEasyApril to October
Complex turistic Padiș - Cabana Cetățile PonoruluiParcul Natural Apuseni5.1 km113 m1 hr 14 minEasyApril to October
Complex turistic Padiș - Platoul Carstic Lumea PierdutăParcul Natural Apuseni6.0 km132 m1 hr 27 minEasyApril to October
Complexul Turistic Fântânele - Cariera Fântânele - Complexul Turistic FântâneleParcul Natural Apuseni6.0 km133 m1 hr 27 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Circuitul Cheilor Someșului Cald, Belvedere Glăvoaia, Complex turistic Boga - DJ763(22km + 500m). 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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