Place to visit
Refugiul Iezer, Romania: what it is and when to go
Refugiul Iezer is a mountain hut in Romania (Cheia), at 2,125 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Romania
- Elevation
- 2,125 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 134 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.46083, 24.96104
What it is and where
Refugiul Iezer is a mountain hut in Romania (Cheia), at 2,125 m above sea level.
basic mountain shelter with bunk beds and fire stove (no wood available, must be collected on the way up to the shelter)
It is in Cheia, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.46083, 24.96104; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 134 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Romania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Refugiul Iezer is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,125 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:54
- FebBetter not10:09
- MarBetter not11:37
- AprBetter not13:18
- MayBetter not14:42
- JunPossible15:28
- JulBest time15:09
- AugBest time13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:41
- NovBetter not9:15
- DecBetter not8:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
| Hiking | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Refugiul Iezer has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Romania
To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Romania checklist. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- RoșuSummit1.8 km
- VacareaSummit3.1 km
- Cabana BătrânaMountains · Hiking3.9 km
- BatranaSummit5.3 km
- PăpușaMountain in Romania9.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: Mountains
- Moldoveanu Peak: highest mountain in Romania
- Negoiu Peak
- Peleaga
- Parângu Mare
- Viștea Mare
- Pip Ivan: Mountain on the border of Ukraine and Romania
Every Romania place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refugiul Iezer?
It is a mountain hut in Romania.
When is the best time to visit Refugiul Iezer?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,125 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32.
How do you get to Refugiul Iezer?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 134 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Roșu, Vacarea, Cabana Bătrâna. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Cheia12 places to see in and around Cheia, Romania: Mausoleum of Mateiaș, Bărăția church in Câmpulung, Oratea Fortress. Best time: May to October.
- Mountains173 places for mountains in Romania, from Moldoveanu Peak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.