Pietrosu Rodnei - Peak
Carpathian peak in Maramureș county
What it feels like
Wind at altitude, panoramic views, the air thin and clean. The bigger sky above the tree line.
Pietrosul Rodnei (2,303 m), the highest peak in the Eastern Carpathians and in the Rodna Mountains, is part of the Rodna Mountains National Park. Lake Iezer (a glacial lake), the spectacular ridge and the alpine fauna (chamois, eagles) make the route exceptional.
Best time to visit
June through September for hiking. Snow conditions December through April.
How to get there
Address: Munții Rodnei, Maramureș-Bistrița. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
