Alba, Romania
Hiking trails near Alba Iulia
31 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Alba Iulia, Alba, Romania. Together their route lines cover 791 km. The average route is 25.5 km with 902 m (2,959 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 31
- Trails
- 40 km
- Search radius
- 1
- Easy routes
- 6.5 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 1 easy (3%), 15 moderate (48%) and 15 hard or expert (49%). 2 routes (6%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (10), waterfall (1), lake (1), panoramic viewpoint (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,731 m (5,679 ft). The place-level planning field lists may to october as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Tureni - Piatra Secuiului - Cabana Râmeț - Platoul Ciumerna - Poiana cu narcise de la Negrileasa, Via Transilvanica Terra Dacica, Bucerdea Vinoasă - Modolești - Cetea currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
35.5 km
Zlatna - Poiana Măgurii - IghielCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
1,740 m
Zlatna - Poiana Măgurii - Ighiel6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Transilvanica Terra Dacica | 281 km | 3,923 m | 72 hr | Point to point |
| Tureni - Piatra Secuiului - Cabana Râmeț - Platoul Ciumerna - Poiana cu narcise de la Negrileasa | 111 km | 3,227 m | 30 hr | Point to point |
| Bucerdea Vinoasă - Modolești - Cetea | 37.3 km | 1,838 m | 11 hr | Point to point |
| Cabana Râmeț - Modolești - Ampoița | 47.5 km | 2,526 m | 14 hr | Point to point |
| Zlatna - Poiana Măgurii - Ighiel | 35.5 km | 1,740 m | 10 hr | Point to point |
| Săsciori - Curmături - Cabana Șureanu | 50.2 km | 2,031 m | 14 hr | Point to point |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
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