One of the most impressive hike you can do in Apuseni Mountains is Scarita Belioara Path; I will let the picture to speak instead of giving details by writing
The map is marked with the places were the pictures was made ( all the pictures was made in 2013 or 2015 – late and early October )
I also have a clip that might open the appetite for this part of Carpathians
All you need is standard hiking equipment , a map as in the picture or on the smartphone , food , water and a photo camera ; transfer and assistance from Targu Mures , Sighisoara , Cluj etc. …available on request ; in the area there are some pensions and houses ( decent and cheap accommodation)