Stage 1 of 25 · Drumul Maramureșului

Ungureni → Km 20, near Rotunda

Distance
20.1 km
Ascent
+801 m
Descent
-228 m
Est. Time
5h 48m
Altitude
381–1,024 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs and descents in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

6 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Ungureni

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    20.1 km remaining

    +801 m remaining

  2. Descent

    858 m

    121 m descent

    2.4 km at 5.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 15 min in

    19.3 km remaining

    +750 m remaining

  3. Climb

    4.9 km

    431 m climb

    8.4 km at 5.2% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 26m in

    15.2 km remaining

    +734 m remaining

  4. Descent

    14.7 km

    71 m descent

    1.3 km at 5.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 4h 15m in

    5.4 km remaining

    +261 m remaining

  5. Climb

    18.0 km

    263 m climb

    2.1 km at 12.3% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 12m in

    2.2 km remaining

    +258 m remaining

  6. Finish

    20.1 km

    Km 20, near Rotunda

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 49m in

    0 m remaining

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20.1 km Distance801 m Climb5h 48m Est. time1,024 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Ungureni

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End: Km 20, near Rotunda

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Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Ungureni → km 6.7 (408m)
381–503m
6.7 km+88m / -131m1h 38m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 6.7 (408m) → km 13.5 (818m)
408–820m
6.7 km+412m / -2m2h 08m📈 Climbing
km 13.5 (818m) → Km 20, near Rotunda
760–1,024m
6.6 km+318m / -112m2h 01m📈 Climbing
Total20.1 km+801m / -228m5h 48m

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Est. Finish Time
3h 27m
Calories
1,705 kcal
Water Needed
2.4 L
Effort Distance
29.3 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (156g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
40 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 801m ↓ 228m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (56%) Easy Grade (44%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈79% paved · ≈21% unpaved
Mostly paved

Estimated for the full route from the 62% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Drumul Maramureșului Stage 1: Ungureni → Km 20, near Rotunda is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1024 m) in December to February.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (381 m) and the highest point (1,024 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoor
High point, day / night0°/-7°1°/-6°4°/-4°10°/1°15°/5°19°/9°20°/11°21°/11°15°/6°11°/3°6°/-1°0°/-6°
Low point, day / night2°/-5°4°/-4°9°/-1°16°/4°21°/9°24°/12°25°/14°26°/13°21°/9°15°/5°9°/1°3°/-3°
Rain, mm56607164961091108679776967
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyPossiblePossible––––––PossibleLikely
Daylight8 h 5010 h 1411 h 4913 h 3415 h 0515 h 5715 h 3814 h 2012 h 3910 h 579 h 218 h 28

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 1024 m, approximately 20.1 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 20.1 km, 801m ascent, max altitude 1023.8m, ~6h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2035 kcal burn
Recommended 4 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    801m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Ungureni to Km 20, near Rotunda (20.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Ungureni
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Km 20, near Rotunda
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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.