Location
The house is above Bicaz, in Neamț County, at the foot of the Ceahlău Mountains, a short walk from the Izvorul Muntelui trail up to Ceahlău.
Nearby
Ceahlău trail
One of the main trails up the Ceahlău massif starts at the Izvorul Muntelui hut, a short walk from the house.
600 m · ~10 min on foot
Toaca peak
One of the highest peaks of Ceahlău, about 4.5 km from the house as the crow flies, reached on foot along the trail.
Bicaz and Lake Bicaz
The nearest town, with shops, and the dam of Lake Izvorul Muntelui, also known as Lake Bicaz.
12 km · ~20 min by car
Durău
A mountain resort on the north side of Ceahlău, with a monastery and the path to the Duruitoarea waterfall.
21 km · ~35 min by car
Piatra Neamț
The nearest city.
38 km · ~1 h by car
Bicaz Gorges
One of the most spectacular gorges in Romania, with the road running between the cliffs.
39 km · ~1 h by car
Lacul Roșu (Red Lake)
A mountain lake just past the gorges.
44 km · ~1 h 10 min by car
Getting here
- By car: from Bicaz, follow the road up to Izvorul Muntelui (DJ155F); the house is about 12 km from the town, just before the Izvorul Muntelui hut.
- By train or bus: nearest station and how to continue.
- Parking: plenty of free parking at the foot of the steps.
- From the parking, a flight of steps with a handrail leads up through the trees to the house. Pack so you can carry your luggage up; the house is not suitable for guests who cannot manage stairs.