The Eastern Carpathians stretch approximately 600km through northeastern Romania, running through the historical regions of Maramures, Bukovina, and Moldova.
Key features:
- Three parallel mountain chains: Outer Eastern Carpathians, Inner Eastern Carpathians, and Volcanic Mountains
- Moderate elevations with highest peak Pietrosul Rodnei (2,303m) in the Rodna Mountains
- Distinctive volcanic formations in the Calimani-Gurghiu-Harghita range
- Rich biodiversity including large carnivore populations (bears, wolves, lynx)
- Important mountain passes: Prislop, Tihuta, Bicaz, Oituz
- Major rivers originating here: Mures, Olt, Siret, Prut
- Notable landmarks: Bicaz Gorge, Red Lake, Twelve Apostles rock formation
- Significant national parks: Rodna Mountains, Calimani, Ceahlau
1. Eastern Carpathians groups
1.1 North group
- Distance: 159km
- Uphill: 6966m
- GPX: OneRidge_Eastern_North.gpx
1.2 Center group
- Distance: 252km
- Uphill: 10412m
- GPX: OneRidge_Eastern_Center.gpx
1.2 South group
- Distance: 220km
- Uphill: 8067m
- GPX: OneRidge_Eastern_South.gpx
