Trail 1L

Valea Ierii – Plopi – Muntele Rece Monastery – Cerc – Dobrin – Intersection with the road to Cerc – Lower Cerc – Valea Ierii
Recommended route for ATVs and 4x4 vehicles; a difficult trail for bicycles, recommended only for experienced riders with suitable bikes.
Length: 38 km
Estimated duration without stops: 2 hours

The route can be extended at the “intersection with the road to Cerc” by continuing on the variant: Întreiere – Tarnița – Valea Șoimului – Valea Ierii. This is one of the most spectacular trails, especially due to the scenic landscapes visible along the route, which follows the ridge of the hill.

The route starts at the Tourist Information Center and continues toward Plopi, climbing steeply with switchbacks, but on a dirt road that is accessible by any car. After 4 km, you reach the Fersa plateau, which can be recognized by the stone-carved crosses along the roadside. From here, you can admire the view of Valea Ierii. On the right, the scattered houses of Plopi start to appear down the slope. After another 2 km, you arrive at Muntele Rece Monastery.

Right in front of the Monastery, there is an intersection. Take the road to the left, which is suitable only for ATVs and 4x4 vehicles. Do not attempt this section with other types of vehicles. It is also a challenging segment for cyclists.