Ineu Peak is the second highest of Rodna Mountains, with an altitude of almost 2,300 meters and offering a superb view over the entire mountain massif.
The Ineu – Lala joint Reservation is part of Rodnei Mountains National Park; it spreads over 2,500 hectares and presents a glacial relief formed of shale, glacial circus, glacial valleys and moraines.
The cascades and glacial lakes are completed by the extremely picturesque flora and fauna elements, among which: the yew tree, the aurochs and the Birch cock.
Rodna Mountain is not for any tourist, as there are quite difficult, but very picturesque routes.
There are two main tourist routes which are inaccessible on winter time. The first route is Rodna Commune – Vinului Valley (Wine Valley) – Bailor Spring (Baths Spring) – Curatel Peak – Saua cu Lac (Lake Saddle) – Ineu Peak. The second one is: Rodna Commune – Capul Benesului Peak (Benes Head Peak) – Curatel Mountain – Saua cu Lac (Lake Saddle) – Lala Valley – Lala Mouth.
One of the most popular routes reaching Ineu Peak starts at DN 17 D – Rodna, Bistrita Nasaud, Sant. Then one can gets to the Blaznei Valley resort (where the Diana Chalet is located) through a forest road that will give drivers headaches.
From the chalet (where the accommodation is good and cheap) one can only walk forward. The route that follows the blue cross ascends through juniper trees up to the crest passing by the Red Peak, Ineut Peak, and then Ineu Peak.
The Large Lala is the largest glacial lake of Rodna Mountains stretching over an area of over 5,000 meters. In addition, if you go to see it you will be convinced that it is one of the most beautiful glacial lakes in the country.
Source:
http://en.infoturism-moldova.ro/location/ineu-lala-reservation
We started/ended the hike from pasul Rotunda( DN 17D-the road is in bad shape), at N47 32.608 E25 00.462, following the red stripe sign
BEWARE OF THE DOGS FROM SHEEPFOLDS; SOME CAN BE VERY AGGRESSIVE
Raluca&Bogdan, what are you waiting for ??