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Cucurbăta Mare

Mountain in Bihor · 1,849 m

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1,849 m
Elevation
1,472 m
Prominence
8.0 km
Hike length one way
46.4408, 22.6889
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Cucurbăta Mare

8.0 km
one way
614 m
of ascent
4 h 41 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,437 m8.0 km · 1,843 m

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Photos

Cucurbăta Mare — photo
Wikimedia Commons: Europe - Roumanie - Transylvanie - Région de Soméchane - Judet de Bihor - Mont Bihor - Ascension du Curcubăta Mare - Prise de vue 2-2 (MédiHAL 2128405).jpg
Cucurbăta Mare — photo
Wikimedia Commons: Europe - Roumanie - Transylvanie - Région de Soméchane - Judet de Bihor - Mont Bihor - Ascension du Curcubăta Mare - Prise de vue 1-2 (MédiHAL 2128400).jpg

Parking and starting point

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1Station / cable carRecommended
station / cable car · north of the peak
8.0 km on foot · ↑ 614 m · about 4 h 41 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 9.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Station / cable car
station / cable car · north of the peak
about 9.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Cucurbăta Mare?

Cucurbăta Mare is 1,849 m above sea level and lies in Bihor, Romania. Its prominence is 1,472 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Cucurbăta Mare?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 8.0 km one way with 614 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 41 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Cucurbăta Mare?

The nearest starting point is the station north of the peak — 8.0 km on foot · ↑ 614 m · about 4 h 41 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 9.4 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Cucurbăta Mare in Conquer?

Yes — Cucurbăta Mare is one of 4,620 peaks in Romania in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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