Valea Iadului
Trail running means running in the heart of nature. It is a sport and a lifestyle at the same time, which moves your whole body. It involves concentration, attention and being one with the path you are running on.
The trail running routes on Iadului Valley are the best way to initiate and perfect yourself in the secrets of this sport. It is no coincidence that training camps are organized here. The trails in the area are intended, in particular, for those with minimal experience in trail running. These are circuits that are of medium length and have some parts of steep ascent or descent. Almost without exception, the trail running routes on the Iadului Valley also have rocky, technical sectors. Instead, the beauty of the landscapes, if we mention here the panorama of the Vlădeasa peak – the second highest in Apuseni, with 1836 meters altitude – rewards the efforts of the runners.
Trail running routes in Iadului valley
The green route
The route starts at Carpathia Guesthouse and climbs the Daica Valley for 5 km. Reaching its highest point, the trail running route descends into the Brătcuţa valley.
The yellow route
The route starts from the Carpathia guesthouse. After about 1.5 kilometers on asphalt, the trail running route climbs slightly on the Lungii valley. The stony path begins to gain height and crosses, twice, the stream that flows through this valley.
The blue route
The route starts from the Carpathia pension. After a short stretch on the asphalt, the route turns right, towards the Izvorului valley. After a rather steep climb through a rocky canyon you reach a smoother part.
The red route
The route starts from Carpathia Guesthouse in Remeți. After a short section on the asphalt, the route turns right, towards Izvorului Valley.