Ceahlău - Ocolașul Mare Peak
Carpathian peak in Neamț county
What it feels like
Wind at altitude, panoramic views, the air thin and clean. The bigger sky above the tree line.
Ocolașul Mare (1,907 m), the highest peak of Ceahlău, offers from its plateau a 360° panorama taking in Moldavia, Transylvania, the Hășmaș Mountains and Rarău. The trails from Durău (4 h) and Izvorul Muntelui (5 h) are the most popular ascent routes.
Best time to visit
June through September for hiking. Snow conditions December through April.
How to get there
Address: Munții Ceahlău, Neamț. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
