We started our trip to Ivanes in a gloomy morning hoping that the changing weather on top of the mountain will offer us some sun rays. After we packed our equipment and checked the batteries of the photo camera we went on the national road DN 15 from Piatra Neamt to Bicaz and then on DN 12C from Bicaz to Cheile Bicazului.
After you pass Bicaz and Tasca, you’ll reach an intersection from where you go to Damuc. You continue by car until the road intersects a secondary route with no …

The center of Lacul Rosu Resort (967 m) – saua Piatra Rosie – Ghilcos Plane – Belvedere Piatra Ghilcos  (1378 m)
Marking: red triangle
Time to make the route: 2 hours
Distance: 4 km
Level differences: 411 m, an easy route to make all year long
The hiking route starts from DN 12 C, which goes through Cheile Bicazului, at the point where the forest road Bicajel starts. The trail goes up in the forest in a slow slope and before it reaches Piatra Rosie it becomes abrupt and full of stones. The trail becomes …

Cheile Bicazului (850) – Lapos Canyon – Cupaş Planes – Saua Cupaşului (1275) – Cheile Bicazului (850) (circular route)
Marking: red triangle, from Saua Cupaşului red circle
Time to make the route: 3 hours
Distance: 5 km
Level difference: 425 m, difficult to make during winter
During winter this hiking route is difficult to make and we recommend full equipment in order to enjoy the beauty of the mountain fully secured.
The route starts at km 29 from the National Road 12C and the markings are red triangles (the starting point is localized right after the …

The hiking routes from the area Cheile Bicazului are harder to do during winter but worth all the effort to admire the frozen nature. An easy ride where you could admire some of the spectacular scenery from this place would be the hiking route that goes to the place called Saua Tifra. You can get here by choosing the hiking route number 7, bookmarked with a yellow triangle and which goes from Cheile Bicazului to Saua Tifra, Drumul Vararilor, Saua Piatra Rosie and finishes in the middle of the Lacul …

Once covered by snow, the reservation Cheile Sugaului is the perfect destination for a trip to the middle of the wild. The route is an address for those who love nature and mountains, especially those  seeking a way to relax and lose some stress.
Located at the base of the famous reservation Cheile Bicazului, in the upper part of the village Bicaz Chei,  Cheile Sugaului is in the shape of a canyon with a length of 350 m where there are several small waterfalls. Only in the winter season, the cold …

Located at near 4 km from the town, the ruins of the Stronghold Batca Doamnei Hill represents a belvedere vantage point of Piatra Neamt and the Bistrita Valley. Although there is not much left from the stronghold (only a small wall), the walk to the top of the hill is a pleasant experience.
The route can be started at the pier from “Peste Vale” where parking is available to leave cars. Regardless of the weather, the route is accessible all year long. It’s not difficult to reach the top of the …