National Park Guide
Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park is a protected area located in the central-eastern region of Romania, within the Eastern Carpathians. This national park features dramatic landscapes, including the deep Bicaz Gorge with its towering rock walls, the Hășmaș Mountains characterized by limestone ridges and forested slopes, and diverse karst formations. The varied terrain, ranging from steep gorges to alpine meadows, provides an exceptional setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, and mountain biking.
The Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park offers more than 10 routes across several sports like hiking, touring cycling, and mountain biking. More than 500 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Hikers can explore a wide range of trails, from leisurely walks through meadows to challenging climbs in the Hășmaș Mountains, offering diverse terrain and viewpoints. For those interested in cycling, the park provides opportunities for both rugged mountain biking on varied elevations and scenic touring cycling along roads that traverse impressive landscapes and gorges. To explore specific activities further, consult guides such as Hiking around Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park, MTB Trails around Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park, and Cycling around Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park.
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Routes
4.8
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Average rating
548
People visited

4.7
(23)
151
hikers
6.24km
02:24
370m
370m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.8
(18)
165
hikers
6.38km
02:22
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(12)
65
hikers
7.91km
02:52
460m
460m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.8
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61
hikers
6.59km
02:25
390m
390m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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16
riders
67.5km
04:49
1,380m
1,380m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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41.6km
03:47
960m
960m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.9km
03:12
880m
880m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
51.8km
05:30
1,540m
1,550m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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47.3km
04:42
1,350m
1,350m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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riders
52.9km
04:11
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
59.7km
05:21
1,320m
1,320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, touring cycling, and mountain biking. The park features 17 routes with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 500 visitors. Guides are available for hiking, mountain biking, and touring cycling.
Popular hiking trails include the "View of Lacu Roșu loop from Red Lake," a moderate 4.0 mile [6.4 km] route, and the "Hiking loop from Frog's canyon (Bicaz Canyon)," a difficult 3.9 mile [6.2 km] route. Another option is the "Ghilkos Panoramic Cabin – Statue of Saint Stephen loop from Red Lake," a difficult 4.9 mile [7.9 km] route.
Yes, the park offers several challenging routes. Examples include the "Hiking loop from Frog's canyon (Bicaz Canyon)" and the "Statue of Saint Stephen loop from Red Lake," both rated as difficult. These routes often feature significant elevation changes and varied terrain.
Key natural attractions include the Bicaz Gorge, known for its towering rock walls, and Red Lake (Lacul Roșu), a natural dam lake with submerged tree trunks. The Hășmaș Mountains feature limestone ridges and the highest peak, Hășmașul Mare, at 5,935 feet [1,809 meters].
Mountain biking routes in the park are generally rated as difficult. Options include the "Tree Stump – Forest Path loop from Lacu Roșu," covering 31.9 miles [51.3 km], and the "Mountainbike loop from Red Lake," which is 32.8 miles [52.9 km] long. These routes offer varied elevations and natural paths.
Yes, the park offers touring cycling routes, typically rated as difficult. Examples include the "Pângărați Pass (Bicaz Pass) – Bicaz Gorge loop from Gheorgheni," a 41.9 mile [67.5 km] route, and the "Red Lake (Lacul Roșu) – Bicaz Gorge loop from Pensiunea Aurelia," which is 25.8 miles [41.6 km] long.
The highest point within the Hășmaș Mountains, which dominate the park's landscape, is Hășmașul Mare. This peak reaches an elevation of 5,935 feet [1,809 meters].
Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park is popular on komoot, with more than 500 visitors having shared their experiences. The park's 17 routes have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for the park, including Hiking around Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park, MTB Trails around Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park, and Cycling around Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park. There is also a general guide for Attractions around Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park.
The official website for Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș National Park is cheilebicazului-hasmas.ro. The park can also be contacted by phone at +40-266-336540.

