Caves & Nature · Săcele (Dâmbu Morii)
Canionul 7 Scări
A canyon of about 160 m in the Piatra Mare massif, with seven rock steps climbed on ladders and a zip line nearby. Open in season; closed in December–February.
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Current status (checked 12 October 2026)
The canyon is open in season: the press announced the opening from 1 May 2026, and the official rules provide for closure in December–February. Hours can change depending on the weather, so check canionul7scari.ro or call 0746 772 274 before you set off.
Seven steps of water
The canyon was cut by the Șapte Scări brook in the Piatra Mare massif. It is about 160 m long and around 58 m deep. The name comes from the seven rock steps, between about 2.5 and 15 m high, which become waterfalls when the brook's flow rises. The steps are climbed on ladders, without climbing equipment.
The zip line
Next to the canyon there is a zip line, with a full route, a half route and zip lines for children. The length of the route is given differently from one source to another, so check the details on the official website.
Opening hours and prices (checked 12 October 2026)
According to the official 2026 price page, the canyon is open daily from 10:00, with last entry at 17:00, and the zip line daily between 10:00 and 16:00 (last descent); the official rules, however, give last entry to the canyon as 16:00. Ticket: 25 lei adults, 15 lei children and students, 10 lei in organised groups of children and pupils. Zip line: 125 lei full route, 75 lei half route, 35 lei for 30 minutes on the children's zip lines. Children under 7 must wear safety equipment.
Getting there
The starting point is in Dâmbu Morii (Săcele), next to the DN1, between Brașov and Predeal. From MAX International drive towards Brașov, then on the DN1 towards Predeal. From Dâmbu Morii, the path marked with a yellow stripe climbs to the canyon in about 45 minutes to an hour on foot. Everything is outdoors, so it is not a choice for rainy days, and at weekends there may be queues.
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