Ciucaș Mountains are the undisputable proof of the greatness of nature’s monuments, this is the reason why they just couldn’t be missing from Schubert & Franzke Muntii Nostri collection, where they can be found under the sign MN04.
A hiking trip through the Ciucaș Mountains is a getaway through beautifully sculpted mountain crests, where the wind and the rain have left their marks with the passage of time. So as not to miss any important touristic sight and get the best possible views, the Schubert & Franzke hiking map can be a loyal travel companion to take along the way.
The Ciucas Mountains is part of the Curvature Carpathians, in the Eastern Carpathians. It is located east of the upper streams of Teleajen and Tarlung rivers. It is bordered by Tataru and Siriu mountains to the southeast and east, Intorsura Depression and Intorsura Mountains to the north and Grohotis Mountains to the west.
The highest peak is Ciucas Peak, 1,954 m. Other peaks are Gropsoarele (1,883 m), Bratocea (1,844 m) and Zaganu (1,817 m). The mountains consist of two main ridges, Ciucas - Bratocea ridge (SW-NE alignment) and Gropsoarele - Zaganu ridge (NW-SE alignment), joined by Chirusca mountain saddle. Ciucas - Bratocea ridge represents the western part of the mountain, divided into two sections separated by Tigailor saddle. Ciucas is the northern section, with Ciucas Peak (1,954 m) as the highest point, Bratocea being the southern section, more than 5 km long. Gropsoarele - Zaganu ridge is over 4 km long, with a monotonous landscape to the north, Gropsoarele Peak (1,883 m) being the highest point.
The map of Ciucas Mountains (MN04) is the 4th map of the new Muntii Nostri collection.
The map was edited using the latest mapping techniques and it was printed on moisture resistant paper. It is easy to read and simple to use due to the mapping styles, specific to Schubert & Franzke company, and as a result of practical information structuring. It is handy and everything is exactly where it should be. The map is useful for both hiking enthusiasts and professionals.
All the trails have been recorded in the field using a GPS. They are described in detail in both Romanian and English. Each trail has a technical box containing with necessary information. The map also contains the UTM grid, a projected coordinate metric system useful in the quick measurement of distances on the map.