Travel Guide to Lacul Morărenilor

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Baia Mare, take DN18 towards Sighetu Marmației. Continue on DN18 for about 65 kilometers. After reaching the town of Sighetu Marmației, follow signs for DJ109E towards the village of Moisei. Drive through Moisei and continue for around 20 kilometers until you reach the sign for Lacul Morărenilor. Turn off the main road onto a smaller access road that leads directly to the lake. Parking is available on-site.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Lacul Morărenilor using public transport, start at Baia Mare's main bus station. Take a bus to Sighetu Marmației, which runs frequently and costs approximately 15 RON. Once in Sighetu Marmației, you can catch a local bus heading towards Moisei. This bus should cost around 5 RON. Get off at the Moisei stop and from there, you can either walk (approximately 5 kilometers) or arrange for a taxi to take you the remaining distance to Lacul Morărenilor. Taxis from Moisei to the lake typically charge around 30 RON.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider hiring a taxi from Baia Mare or Sighetu Marmației. Taxis are available at the bus stations and can take you directly to Lacul Morărenilor. The cost from Baia Mare is approximately 150 RON and from Sighetu Marmației it can range from 70 to 100 RON, depending on traffic and time of day.

• Walking

  For those who enjoy hiking, consider walking from Moisei to Lacul Morărenilor. The walk is about 5 kilometers along a scenic route, which can take roughly 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on your pace. Follow the path that leads from the village towards the lake, enjoying the natural landscape along the way.