Roundtrip – 24 km, 1700 m ascent (931 m to 2,463 m)
Roșu is the highest Peak in the Iezer-Papușa Mountains.
The route can be done in one day but it requires very good fitness levels. It’s better to camp near the lake at 2100m and do the rest of the climb in the second day.
Why go here:
- amazing camping spot near the Iezer Lake;
- beautiful views from the top.
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Starting point:
Cabana Voina, accessible by car on good asphalt all year long.
Route details
From Voina (930m) we go north on the gravel road and at the first junction, we turn left on the Batrana Valley, following the Blue Dot and Blue Cross Markings.
After walking 3km from the parking lot, we leave the gravel road and cross the river on a small bridge.
After crossing the river, we follow the Blue Dot markings in the forest until we reach the Iezer Lake (2100m). Near the lake, there is a refuge and a mountain rescue centre. Don’t start with the idea of sleeping in the refuge since it might be full and it is very dirty so it’s safer to use your own tent.
You can set camp near the lake and sleep for the night or you can continue upwards and do all the route in one day.
The route follows the Red Stripe Markings up to the two highest peaks in this mountain: Iezer and Rosu.
We follow the Red Stripe back and we continue on it over Văcarea (200m) until we reach the starting point.
Trail Markings: the route is 100% on marked trails, there are no orientation problems even in bad weather.
Water Sources:
- near the Iezer Lake, there is flowing water that is safe to drink. Don’t drink directly from the lake.
Surface
Most of the trail is dirt and tall grass. There are roots, river crossings and, at the top, some rocky sections.
There are no exposed parts with the risk of falling but there are some rocky sections that can be dangerous at the top.
Alternative routes:
- The route can go in reverse with no problems.
- You can go up and down the same way on the Blue Dot markings.
- On snow, you can climb following the Blue Cross markings which is safe but longer.
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