Borsec
Carpathian Mountains › Bistrița Mountains
About Borsec
Once the 'Pearl of Transylvania,' this faded aristocratic spa town is reclaiming its title through healing mineral springs and quiet pine forests.
Highlights
- Healing mineral waters
- Belle Époque ruins
- Dense pine forests
- Carpathian spa culture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1252m
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Borsec
- Today: 3 to 11 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3258 m (3100 to 3490 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 3 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 1 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 2 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 4 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 3 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 5 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 0 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 0 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 4 / 16 °C | mainly clear | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4 / 8 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 3 h sun |
Things to do in Borsec
Hikes nearby — Borsec (19)
19 curated hiking trails around Borsec, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Pasul Pângărați - Pasul Chiozrez - Pasul Creangă - Pasul Răchițiș (DJ174A)
Pasul Pângărați - Șaua Niergheș - sub Vf. Tătarul - Pasul Țengheler - Șaua Licheneu - Vf. Chiozrezul Mare - Pasul Chiozrez - Vf. Sărmaș - Pasul Creangă - Poiana Arcoza - sub Vf. Făget - Pasul Răchițiș (DJ174A)
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Via Mariae M32
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Valea Filip Andrei - sub vf. Chiozrezul Mare
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oraș Borsec - sub Vf. Mândru - intersecție traseul BA
oraș Borsec (cart. Borsecul de Jos) - Pârâul Malnaș - sub Vf. Mândru - Pârâul Mândra - intersecție traseul BA (DJ128)
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oraș Borsec - Pasul Chiozrez
oraș Borsec (cart. Borsecul de Jos) - Valea Vinului - Pasul Chiozrez
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oraș Borsec - Pasul Creangă
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sat Corbu - Capul Bâtcii - Groapa Pisicii
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sat Jolotca - Pasul Chiozrez
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oraș Borsec - Valea Nadășa - Vf. Făgețel - Valea Nadășa - oraș Borsec
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oraș Borsec - intersecție traseul BR
oraș Borsec - Pârâul Hanzker - intersecție traseul BR (Poiana Arcoza)
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oraș Borsec - Baia de Soare - oraș Borsec
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Rez-nyaka - Șaua Licheneu - Cabana Vitting
Rez-nyaka - Pasul Țengheler - Șaua Licheneu - sub Vf. Chiozrezul Mare - Cabana Vitting
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oraș Borsec - Uzina 7 Izvoare - Vf. Făget
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Rez-nyaka - Vf. Teascul - Pasul Chiozrez
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cătun Putna Mare - Poiana Licheneu
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Via Mariae M12 - The Central European Pilgrimway
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Capela Sf. Ana - Vf. Hegyes - Rez-nyaka
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oraș Borsec - Capu Corbului - oraș Borsec
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oraș Borsec - Valea Bistricioara - Vf. Făget
Getting to Borsec
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International Airport (SCV), 103 km away, about 4h04 by road
Where to stay in Borsec
25 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 48 EUR per night, median 77 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Borsec page.