{"id":34623,"date":"2026-07-16T22:01:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eco-romania.ro\/?p=34623"},"modified":"2026-07-17T00:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:02:44","slug":"5-day-old-villages-and-wild-ravines-near-cluj-napoca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eco-romania.ro\/en\/other-areas\/5-day-old-villages-and-wild-ravines-near-cluj-napoca\/","title":{"rendered":"5 day – Old villages and wild ravines near Cluj Napoca"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 day – Old villages and wild ravines near Cluj Napoca<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Apuseni Highlights: 5-Day Active & Cultural Expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n

This premium program balances demanding limestone ridge hikes with cultural heritage and relaxing mountain drives. Your base camp for all four nights is Rimetea, ensuring zero packing stress and maximum immersion in Transylvania\u2019s most beautiful valley.<\/p>\n

Day 1:<\/strong> Subterranean Wonders & Massive Canyons – Turzii Gorge and Turda Salt mine<\/p>\n

Technical details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trail difficulty:<\/strong> easy towards intermediate trail with short steep and slippery sections.
\nTotal elevation:<\/strong> 350+
\nDistance:<\/strong> 4 km
\nTime<\/strong> : 3-4 h<\/p>\n

Day 2:<\/strong> The Alpine Fortress of Sc\u0103ri\u021ba-Belioara<\/p>\n

Technical details<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trail difficulty:<\/strong> intermediate trail with short steep section that require easy scrambling
\nTotal elevation:<\/strong> 700+
\nDistance:<\/strong> 10 km
\nTime:<\/strong> 6 h<\/p>\n

Day 3:<\/strong> Rest Day & The Spectacular TransApuseana Drive<\/p>\n

Technical details<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trail difficulty:<\/strong> easy
\nTotal elevation:<\/strong> 100+
\nDistance:<\/strong> 1-2 km
\nTime:<\/strong> Rest day<\/p>\n

Day 4:<\/strong> The Giants of Rimetea & Col\u021be\u0219ti Fortress<\/p>\n

Technical details<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trail difficulty:<\/strong> intermediate trail with steep and slippery sections
\nTotal elevation:<\/strong> 700+
\nDistance:<\/strong> 12 km
\nTime:<\/strong> 6-7 h<\/p>\n

Day 5:<\/strong> Travertine Cascades & Isolated Dume\u0219ti Hamlet<\/p>\n

Technical details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trail difficulty:<\/strong> easy trail with some short steep sections
\nTotal elevation:<\/strong> 400+
\nDistance:<\/strong> 10 km
\nTime:<\/strong> 4-5 h<\/p>\n

Accommodation:<\/strong> we will be staying at a traditional, ecoturistic guesthouse in Rimetea, with amazing landscapes and local food.
\nFlexibility:<\/strong> The routes may change depending on the group\u2019s level of preparation and weather conditions.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> Starting from 650 EUR\/pers (for a 4 person group) and includes:<\/p>\n

– private transfer
\n– 4 nights accommodation at a traditional guesthouse in double rooms
\n– 5 day international mountain leader
\n– breakfast and dinner included.<\/p>\n

Recommended gear<\/strong>
\n– Hiking boots
\n– Hardshell
\n– Rain coat
\n– Sweater
\n– Backpack 20 L
\n– Hiking poles
\n– Headtorch
\n– Sun protection (buff, sun glasses, suncream)
\n– Spare clothes + Flipflops
\n– Snacks for lunch and water bottle 2 L<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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OTHER TOURS OFFERED BY ACTIVE WEEKENDS<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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