Prislop Pass
Borșa, Romania
A 1,416 m pass between Maramureș and Bukovina, with views of the Rodna mountains. There is a small monastery and a meadow for a picnic at the top.
The Prislop Pass (Pasul Prislop) is a 1,416 m mountain pass in the Eastern Carpathians of northern Romania, near the town of Borșa. It links the Maramureș region with Bukovina (Rough Guides says Moldavia) and lies beside the Rodna Mountains. The pass road is national road DN18 from Baia Mare to Iacobeni in Suceava County.
Hikers set off from here southwards into the Rodna Mountains, which Rough Guides counts among Romania's best hiking areas and where you often have the trails largely to yourself. From the top of the pass, Rough Guides says to follow red triangles, then blue stripes; the Gărgălău saddle on the main crest should take two hours at most. There is no documented information on road condition or possible winter closures; check before you drive, especially outside the summer months.
- Nearest town
- Borșa, Romania
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 47.6130, 24.8620
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Official campground in Pasul RotundaCampsite13 km from Prislop Pass
- Borșa TourismCampsite15 km from Prislop Pass
- Camping Pietrosu RodneiCampsite15 km from Prislop Pass
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Prislop Pass?
Prislop Pass is in Borșa, Romania, at GPS 47.6130, 24.8620. It is about 34 km from Vișeu de Sus.
Can you camp near Prislop Pass?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Official campground in Pasul Rotunda, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Prislop Pass?
Prislop Pass is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Maramureș: wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery.
What is there to see near Prislop Pass?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ieud Hill Church (48 km), Moldovița Monastery (54 km), Bârsana Monastery (64 km) and Sucevița Monastery (66 km).
When is the best time to visit Prislop Pass?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)