Cluj, Romania
Hiking trails near Cluj-Napoca
26 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 50 km of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania. Together their route lines cover 477 km. The average route is 18.3 km with 1,008 m (3,307 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 26
- Trails
- 50 km
- Search radius
- 2
- Easy routes
- 28.3 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 2 easy (8%), 8 moderate (31%) and 16 hard or expert (61%). 4 routes (15%) 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 (12). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,791 m (5,876 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, Stațiunea Muntele Băișorii - Poiana Balomireasa - Șaua Ursoaia, Stațiunea Muntele Băișorii - Rezervația Scărița Belioara - Runc 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
19.6 km
Stațiunea Muntele Băișorii - Rezervația Scărița Belioara - RuncCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
1,123 m
Măguri-Răcătău - Culmea Urășa - Muntele Smidele6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
1 recorded loop
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tureni - Piatra Secuiului - Cabana Râmeț - Platoul Ciumerna - Poiana cu narcise de la Negrileasa | 111 km | 3,227 m | 30 hr | Point to point |
| Stațiunea Muntele Băișorii - Poiana Balomireasa - Șaua Ursoaia | 55.1 km | 1,738 m | 15 hr | Point to point |
| Măguri-Răcătău - Culmea Urășa - Muntele Smidele | 25.3 km | 1,123 m | 7 hr 15 min | Point to point |
| Stațiunea Muntele Băișorii - Rezervația Scărița Belioara - Runc | 19.6 km | 1,358 m | 6 hr 16 min | Point to point |
| Maratonul Apuseni | 41.9 km | 1,799 m | 12 hr | Loop |
| Rimetea - Colțești - Vidolm | 24.2 km | 2,202 m | 8 hr 37 min | 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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