The Ocna Șugatag – Hoteni Lakes – Breb trail runs from Ocna Șugatag to Breb. It is 9.9 km long, takes 2–2.5 hours and is marked with a red cross. Difficulty: easy, on asphalt, dirt road and trail.
- Start
- Ocna Șugatag
- Finish
- Breb
- Length
- 9.9 km
- Walking time
- 2–2.5 hours
- Difficulty
- easy
- Waymark
- red cross
- Surface
- asphalt, dirt road and trail
- Route type
- one way (start and finish differ)
The route
Ocna Șugatag – Hoteni – Hoteni Lakes – Breb
What you see on the way
- Hoteni Lakes (Tăurile de la Hoteni) — Three lakes and a bog on 2.51 ha, near the entrance to Hoteni coming from Breb, with carnivorous plants and freshwater turtles.
Where to stay nearby
Ocna Șugatag · All guesthouses in Ocna Șugatag
Breb · All guesthouses in Breb
- Babou Maramureș Hostel and Camping
- Breb 148 Guesthouse
- Breb 418 - Casa Opriș
- Breb's Cosy Barn
- Casa Alina
- Casa din Vale
- Casa Maramureșeană Larisa
- Casa Moroșenilor
- Casa Pintea de Sub Coasta
- Casa Pirja
- Casa Roman
- Căsuța Tivadar
- La Lenuța în Susani - Rooms for Rent
- Maramu Pension
- Lucia Pension
- Marioara Pension
- The Village Pension
- Sub Creasta Cocoșului
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 Ocna Șugatag – Hoteni Lakes – Breb trail and how long does it take?
It is 9.9 km long and takes 2–2.5 hours on foot.
How is the trail marked?
With a red cross.
How difficult is it?
Easy difficulty, on asphalt, dirt road and trail.
Is there a GPX track?
Yes, you can download the GPX file from this page.
Where can I stay near the start?
In Ocna Șugatag. The guesthouses in the Eco Maramureș network are listed on this page and on the Ocna Șugatag 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).