Location: Ceahlau National Park is located 10 km west of Bicaz and its borders are between Bistrita Valley, Bistricioarea Valley and Bicaz Valley.
Geographical data
Geographic location: centre of the Eastern Carpathians
Location: 47 degrees latitude N, 26 degrees longitude
Area: 290 square km
Ceahlau Massif is the tallest of Bistrita Mountains and it represents the biggest touristic attraction in the Eastern Carpathians. Considered by the Dacia people to be home of their god Zamolxix, the ancient name of this mountain is Pion (Peon) which means “the pillar of the house”. This is the mountain …

These routes are for the tourists that love mountain hiking. Here are 7 routes in the National Park Ceahlau that are recommended for the public and that are perfectly safe:
Route 1 (the south-east side): Izvorul Muntelui Chalet (797 m) – Poiana Maicilor (1328m) – Dochia Chalet (1750 m)
Bookmark: the red line
Time: 6 – 7 h
The distance: 9 km
The level difference: 953 m
Observations: – forbidden during the winter
– difficulty: high
Read a complete description of this touristic route with photos and video.
Route 2 (the east side): Izvorul Muntelui Chalet (797 m) – …