Stage 8 of 25 · Drumul Maramureșului
Săcel → Borșa
Getting Here
Săcel (train station)
1232m from trailhead · ~15 min walk
Getting Out
Borșa (train station)
1924m from trail end · ~24 min walk
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Săcel → km 14.7 (0m) 0–1,081m | 14.7 km | +2126m / -2714m | 7h 50m | 📉 Descending |
km 14.7 (0m) → km 17.4 (1479m) 0–1,484m | 2.7 km | +1484m / -5m | 3h 00m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 17.4 (1479m) → km 20.6 (0m) 0–1,479m | 3.2 km | +0m / -1479m | 1h 23m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
km 20.6 (0m) → km 21.8 (893m) 0–977m | 1.1 km | +977m / -84m | 1h 53m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 21.8 (893m) → Borșa 596–893m | 3.8 km | +0m / -297m | 54 min | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 25.3 km | +1,112m / -1,098m | 15h 02m |
Pace & Fuel Calculator
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface Breakdown
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 25.3 km, 1112m ascent, max altitude 1484.3m, ~8h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2731 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp8h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)1112m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Săcel to Borșa (25.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
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