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Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Parcul Natural Apuseni

We track 16 routes that match this search in Parcul Natural Apuseni. They average 2.4 km and 135 m (443 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 4.9 km.

That is 33 percent of the 49 routes we map in Parcul Natural Apuseni. They are shorter than the local average, 2.4 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, 135 m (443 ft) against 342 m (1,122 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. 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
Moderate

Casa de Piatră - Călineasa

Parcul Natural Apuseni · Alba

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
429 m
Typical duration
1 hr 20 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Ghețarul de la Vârtop

Parcul Natural Apuseni · Alba

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
152 m
Typical duration
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
Cabana Scărișoara - Ghețarul de la ScărișoaraParcul Natural Apuseni0.6 km42 m11 minModerateApril to October
Cheile Mândruțului - intersecție cu traseul BGParcul Natural Apuseni3.9 km553 m1 hr 38 minModerateApril to October
Casa de Piatră - CălineasaParcul Natural Apuseni3.3 km429 m1 hr 20 minModerateApril to October
Cheile Albacului (DN75) - Peștera Huda de LapteParcul Natural Apuseni2.7 km360 m1 hr 7 minModerateApril to October
sat Fața (DC120) - Peștera Huda de LapteParcul Natural Apuseni3.0 km110 m47 minModerateApril 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
Complex turistic Boga - DJ763(22km + 500m)Parcul Natural Apuseni2.5 km55 m36 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Belvedere Glăvoaia, Circuitul Cheilor Someșului Cald, Cabana Scărișoara - Ghețarul de la Scărișoara. 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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