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Stage 2 of 25 · Drumul Maramureșului

Km 20, near Rotunda → Km 42

Distance
20.0 km
Ascent
+978 m
Descent
-812 m
Walking time
5h 44m
Altitude
794–1,277 m
Type
point-to-point

Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Outside Switzerland our walking times often run short of the times route operators publish; treat them as optimistic. Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.

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800m1,000m1,200m05 km10 km15 km20.0 km1,277m797m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%)

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

    Km 20, near Rotunda

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    20.0 km remaining

    +978 m remaining

  2. Descent

    1.5 km

    298 m descent

    4.3 km at 7.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 26 min in

    18.5 km remaining

    +887 m remaining

  3. Climb

    5.8 km

    231 m climb

    2.5 km at 9.4% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 40m in

    14.2 km remaining

    +887 m remaining

  4. Climb

    10.6 km

    135 m climb

    0.8 km at 16.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 3h 03m in

    9.4 km remaining

    +595 m remaining

  5. Climb

    12.7 km

    119 m climb

    0.6 km at 18.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 3h 38m in

    7.3 km remaining

    +326 m remaining

  6. Finish

    20.0 km

    Km 42

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 44m in

    0 m remaining

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20.0 km Distance978 m Climb5h 44m Est. time1,277 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Km 20, near Rotunda

No stop within 2.5 km of the start in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 20, near Rotunda, or start from the previous stage's end.

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End: Km 42

No stop within 2.5 km of the end in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 42, or walk on to the next stage's start.

Climbs and descents

The stage's climbs, descents and level stretches, measured on our line from terrain heights. Their climbs add up to the measured total, to within a metre of rounding; the times share out the stage's time by each section's effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Km 20, near Rotunda → km 1.2 (1087m)
1,024–1,087m
1.2 km+112m / -39m26 min🔺 Steep climb
km 1.2 (1087m) → km 1.9 (1092m)
1,091–1,097m
0.7 km+11m / -15m10 min🥾 Rolling or level
km 1.9 (1092m) → km 5.7 (800m)
800–1,090m
3.8 km+8m / -303m53 min📉 Descent
km 5.7 (800m) → km 7.8 (1019m)
797–1,019m
2.1 km+253m / -9m47 min🔺 Steep climb
km 7.8 (1019m) → km 8.8 (1019m)
1,019–1,029m
1 km+42m / -41m15 min🥾 Rolling or level
km 8.8 (1019m) → km 10.6 (964m)
964–1,019m
1.8 km+24m / -103m26 min📉 Descent
km 10.6 (964m) → km 13.4 (1200m)
967–1,201m
2.7 km+265m / -7m56 min🔺 Steep climb
km 13.4 (1200m) → km 14.0 (1177m)
1,177–1,200m
0.6 km+7m / -65m10 min📉 Descent
km 14.0 (1177m) → km 14.8 (1225m)
1,178–1,223m
0.8 km+81m / -11m17 min🔺 Steep climb
km 14.8 (1225m) → km 15.6 (1187m)
1,187–1,225m
0.8 km+6m / -51m12 min🥾 Rolling or level
km 15.6 (1187m) → km 18.4 (1277m)
1,187–1,277m
2.8 km+151m / -34m47 min📈 Climb
km 18.4 (1277m) → Km 42
1,199–1,277m
1.6 km+19m / -136m25 min📉 Descent
Total20.0 km+978m / -812m5h 44m

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Est. Finish Time
3h 53m
Calories
1,810 kcal
Water Needed
2.6 L
Effort Distance
33.8 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (175g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated.

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
49 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 978m ↓ 812m

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

≈24% paved · ≈76% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Surfaces measured on the stage's mapped line from OpenStreetMap tags.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Drumul Maramureșului Stage 2: Km 20, near Rotunda → Km 42 is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1277 m) in December to March.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (794 m) and the highest point (1,277 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoor
High point, day / night-2°/-8°-1°/-8°3°/-5°9°/0°14°/4°17°/8°19°/9°19°/9°14°/5°9°/2°4°/-2°-1°/-7°
Low point, day / night1°/-6°2°/-5°6°/-3°12°/2°17°/7°20°/10°22°/12°22°/12°17°/8°13°/4°7°/0°1°/-4°
Rain, mm58637467981101128881787170
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyLikelyPossible–––––FrostPossibleLikely
Daylight8 h 4910 h 1311 h 4813 h 3515 h 0515 h 5815 h 3914 h 2112 h 3910 h 579 h 218 h 27

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: 1277 m, approximately 18.1 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 20.0 km, 978m ascent, max altitude 1277.4m, ~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. 2078 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)
    978m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Km 20, near Rotunda to Km 42 (20.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Km 20, near Rotunda
No stop within 2.5 km in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 20, near Rotunda.
Finish — Getting Back
Km 42
No stop within 2.5 km in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 42.

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.