Stage 25 of 25 · Drumul Maramureșului

Suciu de Sus → Lăpuș

Distance
16.6 km
Ascent
+193 m
Descent
-206 m
Walking time
4h 08m
Altitude
389–560 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.

🏃 Flat & Runnable

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Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route briefing

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3 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Suciu de Sus

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    16.6 km remaining

    +193 m remaining

  2. Descent

    10.8 km

    134 m descent

    1.8 km at 7.4% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 42m in

    5.8 km remaining

    +51 m remaining

  3. Finish

    16.6 km

    Lăpuș

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 4h 08m in

    0 m remaining

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16.6 km Distance193 m Climb4h 08m Est. time560 m High pointMODERATE Difficulty
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Start: Suciu de Sus

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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End: Lăpuș

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Segment Breakdown

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

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Suciu de Sus → km 7.2 (478m)
415–495m
7.2 km+92m / -29m1h 43m📈 Climbing
km 7.2 (478m) → km 11.5 (481m)
477–560m
4.3 km+88m / -85m1h 08m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 11.5 (481m) → Lăpuș
389–481m
5.1 km+62m / -142m1h 16m📉 Descending
Total16.6 km+193m / -206m4h 08m

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Est. Finish Time
2h 15m
Calories
1,188 kcal
Water Needed
1.7 L
Effort Distance
19.6 km
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🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (102g 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
12 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 193m ↓ 206m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)

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

Surface

≈45% paved · ≈55% unpaved
Mixed paved & 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 25: Suciu de Sus → Lăpuș is usually best from April to June and September to October. Snow is likely at the high point (555 m) in January.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (391 m) and the highest point (555 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodMixedMixedGoodGoodMixedPoor
High point, day / night1°/-6°3°/-5°8°/-2°15°/3°20°/8°23°/11°24°/13°25°/12°19°/8°14°/4°8°/0°2°/-4°
Low point, day / night2°/-5°4°/-4°10°/-1°16°/4°21°/8°24°/12°26°/14°26°/13°21°/9°15°/5°9°/1°3°/-4°
Rain, mm454149517685846459584852
Snow at high pointLikelyPossiblePossible–––––––PossiblePossible
Daylight8 h 5010 h 1411 h 4913 h 3415 h 0415 h 5615 h 3714 h 2012 h 3910 h 589 h 228 h 29

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: 560 m, approximately 10.9 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 16.6 km, 193m ascent, max altitude 560.2m, ~4h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Energy bars & gels
    Est. 1451 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 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Suciu de Sus to Lăpuș (16.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Suciu de Sus
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Finish — Getting Back
Lăpuș
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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.