Vlădeasa Peak, 1,836 m: the mountain you see from the terrace
Type: drive + hike · Suited for: people with good fitness · Elevation gain (Rogojel variant): ~986 m
The peak you have in view from the cabins — and the trip for guests who want adventure. At 1,836 m, Vlădeasa is the highest point of the massif and, on clear days, offers very wide panoramas over the Apuseni.
Driving route to the starting point: Măgura Cabins → Răchițele → Rogojel → the Cabana Vlădeasa area. The final stretch can be more difficult than an ordinary paved road — choose your parking spot according to the real road condition and your car type.
The short variant, on foot: from the Cabana Vlădeasa area you climb towards the ridge and then to the peak. It's a mountain trail, with elevation gain — allow a few hours for the ascent and descent.
The long variant: Rogojel → Vlădeasa Peak — about 18 km round trip, 5.5–7 hours, +986 m elevation gain (approximate values).
Mandatory gear: water, mountain footwear, clothing for rapid weather changes. And on the way back — the sauna and hot tub await you.