Eastern Carpathians

The Maramureș Mountains form a rugged part of the Eastern Carpathians above the upper Tisza. A long ridge and its branching spurs divide the waters flowing towards the Vișeu and the Cheremosh. Deep valleys cut between the high crests, while forests cover the lower slopes and open grassland lies above them. Together with the neighbouring ranges, these mountains enclose the valleys and settlements of the Maramureș basin.