Vârful Cucurbăta Mare, Mountain summit in Criștioru de Jos, Romania.
The Vârful Cucurbăta Mare, reaching 1849 meters in elevation, stands as the highest peak of the Apuseni Mountains within the Western Carpathians range.
Local mountaineering associations established the first marked trails to Vârful Cucurbăta Mare during the early 20th century, enabling systematic exploration of the region.
The mountain's name derives from the Romanian word for pumpkin, referencing its distinctive round shape that characterizes the summit's natural formation.
Visitors can access the summit through multiple marked trails, with the blue-stripe path from Arieșeni requiring approximately 4 to 5 hours of hiking time.
The summit area transitions from coniferous forests to alpine vegetation at 1600 meters, creating distinct ecological zones with specialized mountain flora.
Location: Criștioru de Jos
Elevation above the sea: 1,849 m
GPS coordinates: 46.44085,22.68893
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06
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