The Baia Sprie – Chiuzbaia – Groape trail runs from Baia Sprie to Groape. It is 14 km long, takes 3–4 hours and is marked with a yellow dot. Difficulty: easy. Elevation gain: +280 m.
- Start
- Baia Sprie
- Finish
- Groape
- Length
- 14 km
- Walking time
- 3–4 hours
- Elevation gain
- +280 m
- Difficulty
- easy
- Waymark
- yellow dot
- Route type
- one way (start and finish differ)
The route
Baia Sprie – Borcutului Valley – Poca Saddle – Chiuzbaia – Groape
What you see on the way
- 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 – Chiuzbaia – Groape trail and how long does it take?
It is 14 km long and takes 3–4 hours on foot.
How is the trail marked?
With a yellow dot.
What is the elevation gain?
About +280 m.
How difficult is it?
Easy 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).
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