Snowshoe Hiking from Red Lake

If you want to spend an active winter day away from the city, on lands where nature stays still, this activity is the perfect fit for you.

You can enjoy hiking in snowy forests, the special view on the tops of the conquered mountains, to learn from your guide about the culture and the locals' way of living, and to discover the habits of wild animals by their tracks left in the snow, and according to their chosen route, many other attractions.

The use of snowshoes helps us not to get too much into the snow, but if we don't have enough snow, the routes can be covered without them. You don't need experience, or training, just a minimal physical condition.

There are many routes, in a different zone, each one with its charm:

The Bicazuli-Hamas national Park:

Starting with the Red Lake to Belvedere Piatra Ghilcos (1354m), where the extraordinary view leaves you speechless, you can see the Red Lake from above and the mountains surrounding the Cheile Bicazului to Gatul Cupasului (1269m), from where we can admire the Ceahlau Peak from Balan, to the Piatra Singuratica Chalet, then the Ecem Peak (1707m), or the highest peak in the area, the Hasmasul Mare (1789m). From the mountain ridge, we can admire with a little bit of luck the spectacular movements of the black goats on the cliffs. From Pangarati Pass (1255m) to Poiana Ciofronca (1550m), where it is worth making a detour to Cifronca Peak (1607m), from which we have an overview of the route and the surrounding mountains.

Ciuc Mountains:

From Ghimes Pass to the Nascalat Mountains (1550m), the southern extension of the Hasmas Mountains, a beautiful area, as if forgotten by the world from the beautiful village to Viscol Peak (1495m), one of the most beautiful routes in the middle of the Ciucul Mountains, a route with historical features that can be learned from our guide.

Harghita Mountains:

Route to Kossuth Rock (1399m), a rock formation from where we can admire the city of Miercurea-Ciuc and the villages located in the Ciuc Depression, the Harghita Ciceu Peak (1759m) and the Owl Fortress from where, under favorable weather conditions, we can see the Meridional and Oriental Carpathians along the route to the Harghita-Madaras Peak (1801m), where we will be overwhelmed by the panorama as if the entireTransylvania can be seen, Ceahlau Mountains, Calimani, Fagaras, Apuseni. The mysterious atmosphere here is due to the small tombs of stones, as well as the wooden crosses and chipped pillars. Here we can also visit the picturesque Seche waterfall. The mysterious atmosphere here is due to the small tombs of stones, as well as to the chipped wooden crosses and poles. Here we can also visit the picturesque Seche waterfall.

Land of Vulcanoes:

The tour around the crater of the St. Ana volcanic lake, with a beautiful view of the lake and Bixad commune, visiting Tinovul Mohos, learning about crater formation, the moffette and carnivore plants, and optional the Puturosu Cave and the multitude of natural springs from the Balvanyos area.


Depending on interest and availability, we can extend the program with a visit to a local brewery tasting or a dinner in a nearby restaurant.

Equipment: snowshoes and hiking sticks are provided. You will need proper clothing for winter conditions.
Transfer to the starting point, available on request.
Number of participants: 3-20 persons.
Duration: private tour agreed with the customer.