Via Transilvanica etapa 1B: Putna – Sucevița, varianta B, 19 km

WaymarkingVT

Elevation gain+747 m

Critical spotsThere are no springs or water points anywhere on this route: leave Putna carrying plenty. On the forest paths, keep a sharp eye out for wildlife, and take the climbs and descents carefully.

LandscapeOne of the most beautiful routes in the whole land: paths built with railings and steps, through dense, quiet forest that rises and falls at a pace which settles the mind.

What the walking is like

The second way from Putna to Sucevița, two kilometres longer and far harder: 747 m diferență de nivel, against 348 on variant A. In exchange it is the most beautiful. The climb out of Putna and those near Sucevița are what earn it the hard rating; between them, cool, very well-built paths through forest and two wide clearings.

Take water from the start for the whole day: there is not a single spring on the route. If you want the easy day, walk variant A; if you want the beautiful one, this is it.

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Putna → Sucevița, varianta B · traseu pietonal

Elevation profile

Elevation of the points along the stage

Putna: 574

Sucevița: 560

Altitudes in metres. The stage's total ascent is greater than the difference between its ends, because the path climbs and drops several times.

Where to sleep along the way

Putna · Mănăstirea Putna

Arhondaric St Nicholas, rooms with six beds, shared bathroom. Booking on 0750 449 311 (Father Isaac). Price: donation. All year, with notice between 9:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday.
Sucevița · Casa de poveste

9 beds, equipped kitchen, gazebo, barbecue spot, washing machine, transport by car. Shops and restaurants nearby.

Call at least a day ahead. In villages lodging is prepared, not found: your host puts the water on to heat and cooks only if she knows you are coming. Prices change from season to season, so confirm them on the phone.

The stage stamps

Ștampila Via Transilvanica Putna — startPutna

Ștampila Via Transilvanica Sucevița — arrivalSucevița

At Putna, from the museum inside the monastery grounds or from the shop at the petrol station opposite the entrance. On arrival, in Sucevița.

Water on the routeNo spring on the route. Fill everything you have at Putna and reckon on seven hours.

What you see along the way

Cărările amenajate

Railings and steps on the steep sections, built so you can climb without hauling yourself up by the trees. They are among the few of their kind on the whole trail.
Sucevița Monastery

A foundation of the Movilă family, from the end of the sixteenth century. The green of its exterior painting and the Ladder of Virtues make it unmistakable.

Mănăstirile de pe etapă

Neighbouring stages

In two days you will be near us

Stages 3 and 4 pass half an hour from the house.

If you walk Bucovina end to end, Sadova and Fundu Moldovei are on your way. There you can sleep two nights in one place instead of moving your bags every day.

See available dates at La Cuib Câmpulung Moldovenesc, between Sadova and Fundu Moldovei.

Route, waymarking, ascent, critical spots and lodging data are those published officially by the Tășuleasa Social association, which waymarked and maintains the path.

Stage 1B · Putna – Sucevița, varianta B