Prislop Pass
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.
Prislop Pass (1,416 m) is the highest road pass in the Eastern Carpathians and links Maramureș with Moldavia. The views towards Pietrosul Rodnei (2,303 m, the highest peak in the Eastern Carpathians) are spectacular.
Best time to visit
June through September for hiking. Snow conditions December through April.
How to get there
Address: Borșa, Maramureș. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
