The Desești loop is a 6.3 km loop that starts and ends in Desești, takes 3–3.5 hours and is marked with a red hiker symbol. Difficulty: easy.
- Start
- Desești
- Finish
- Desești
- Length
- 6.3 km
- Walking time
- 3–3.5 hours
- Difficulty
- easy
- Waymark
- red hiker symbol
- Route type
- loop
The route
Desești – narrow-gauge railway embankment – St. Paraschiva wooden church (UNESCO) – Mara River – Dâmbul Frumos – Desești
What you see on the way
- St. Paraschiva wooden church (Desești) — The St. Paraschiva wooden church in Desești, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Where to stay nearby
Desești · All guesthouses in Desești
Good to know
- The easy hikes around the villages are designed for every season and for all visitors, children and seniors included. You only need trekking gear and, depending on the weather, protection from rain or strong sun.
- 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 Desești loop trail and how long does it take?
It is 6.3 km long and takes 3–3.5 hours on foot.
How is the trail marked?
With a red hiker symbol.
How difficult is it?
It is an easy hike, suitable for children and seniors too. Trekking gear is enough.
Is it a loop?
Yes. It starts and ends in Desești.
Is there a GPX track?
Yes, you can download the GPX file from this page.
Where can I stay near the start?
In Desești. The guesthouses in the Eco Maramureș network are listed on this page and on the Desești accommodation page.
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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