The Baia Sprie – Blue Lake – Iezuri Saddle trail runs from Baia Sprie to Iezuri Saddle. It is 13.5 km long, takes 6.5–7.5 hours and is marked with a red dot. Difficulty: medium. Elevation gain: +850 m.
- Start
- Baia Sprie
- Finish
- Iezuri Saddle
- Length
- 13.5 km
- Walking time
- 6.5–7.5 hours
- Elevation gain
- +850 m
- Difficulty
- medium
- Waymark
- red dot
- Route type
- one way (start and finish differ)
The route
Baia Sprie – Blue Lake – Dealul Minei – Preluca – Iezuri Saddle
What you see on the way
- The Blue Lake — A 0.5 ha, 4 m deep lake at 530 m on the southern slope of Dealul Minei in Baia Sprie; a protected area of national interest.
- Crăpătura Zorilor Gorge — A surface mining work, probably from the 16th century, shaped like a canyon, in Dealul Minei on the Borcutului Valley.
Good to know
- Outside the villages, do not get too close to sheepfolds. Keep your distance from the sheepdogs and call out to the shepherd.
- Ask your guesthouse host: they know the area and can tell you what to visit, depending on your time, fitness and preferences.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Baia Sprie – Blue Lake – Iezuri Saddle trail and how long does it take?
It is 13.5 km long and takes 6.5–7.5 hours on foot.
How is the trail marked?
With a red dot.
What is the elevation gain?
About +850 m.
How difficult is it?
Medium difficulty.
Can I hike it with a local guide?
Yes. Local guides who lead mountain hikes: Cristina Pop, Edit Agneta Pop, Emil Ioan Pop, Horia Grosu, Ioan Godja, Ioana Brîndău, Robert Dobai, Teofil Ivanciuc, Florin Merciu (see all local guides).