Vârful Pietrosul Rodnei

Pietrosul Rodnei Peak is the highest point of the Rodna Mountains and of the entire eastern branch of the Carpathians, rising above 2300 metres over the town of Borșa in Maramureș. Its alpine summit dominates a landscape of singular beauty, with rocky crests, glacial cirques carved by former glaciers and broad meadows scattered with rare flowers typical of the alpine zone. Beneath the peak lies the glacial lake Iezer, a mirror of clear water framed by steep walls, one of the emblematic landmarks of the massif. The area is protected by a national park and an internationally recognised biosphere reserve, sheltering chamois, marmots and many endemic plant species.

The ascent to the peak begins in the Borșa area and demands good fitness, proper equipment and caution towards sudden weather changes. From the ridge open sweeping views over the Eastern Carpathians and the distant villages. The effort of the climb is fully rewarded by the grand panoramas and the sense of mountain solitude.