Romania · Trekking

7-Day Ceahlău Mountains Trek with Lake Bicaz and Moldavia Monasteries

7 Days Round trip from Oradea Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb the Ceahlău Mountains, considered the second holy mountain of Orthodox Christianity after Mt. Athos
02 Admire the marvellous landscapes and mystical vibe of the Ceahlău Mountains
03 Go on a boat ride on Lake Bicaz
04 Visit the Northern Moldavia Monasteries, including Voronet, Agapia, Sucevita, Varatec, Putna, Moldovita and Arbore

Climb the Ceahlău Mountains, considered the second holy mountain of Orthodox Christianity after Mt. Athos and, by the Dacians, the nest of the god Zamolxis. Admire the marvellous landscapes and feel the mountain's mystical vibe as you trek through Chalet Izvorul Muntelui and Chalet Dochia. This week-long tour also includes a boat ride on Lake Bicaz and visits to the Northern Moldavia Monasteries.

Climb the Ceahlău Mountains, considered the second holy mountain of Orthodox Christianity after Mt. Athos and, by the Dacians, the nest of the god Zamolxis.

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What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Oradea, Brasov, Cluj Napoca

Languages English, German, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey from Oradea to Bicaz

Depart from Oradea, the starting point of the tour.
Drive to Cluj or Brasov.
Continue to Bicaz.

Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

Travel time: around 8 hours.

Journey by bus.

Day 02

Boat Ride on Lake Bicaz

In Bicaz, go on a boat ride on Lake Bicaz.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

Travel time: around 5 hours.

Day 03

Trek from Bicaz to Chalet Izvorul Muntelui

Depart from Bicaz.
Trek up to Chalet Izvorul Muntelui.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

Travel time: around 2 hours.

Level difference: around 400 meters.

Altitudes: Lake Bicaz 430 m; Chalet Izvorul Muntelui 800 m.

Travel distance: around 7 km.

Day 04

Ascent to Chalet Dochia

Depart from Chalet Izvorul Muntelui.
Trek until you reach Chalet Dochia.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

Travel time: around 5 hours.

Level difference: around 1000 meters.

Altitudes: Chalet Izvorul Muntelui 800 m; Chalet Dochia 1800 m.

Travel distance: around 10 km.

Day 05

Descent via Waterfall Duruitoarea to Durau

Depart from Chalet Dochia.
Reach Waterfall Duruitoarea.
Trek down to Durau.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

Travel time: around 3 hours.

Level difference: 1,070 m.

Altitudes: Chalet Dochia 1,800 m; Waterfall Duruitoarea 1,270 m; Durau 800 m.

Travel distance: around 10 km.

Day 06

Northern Moldavia Monasteries Sightseeing

Visit the Northern Moldavia Monasteries: Voronet, Agapia, Sucevita, Varatec, Putna, Moldovita and Arbore.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

Journey by bus.

Day 07