Caves & Nature · Săcele (Masivul Piatra Mare)
Peștera de Gheață (Piatra Mare)
A natural cave on a vertical fissure in the Piatra Mare massif, reached only on long mountain trails from Săcele or Dâmbu Morii. It is not developed and has no published hours or ticket.
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Distance from MAX27 kmTravel time40 min cu mașinaTime to spend2–2½ hours (from Dâmbu Morii) or 4–5 hours (from Săcele to the Piatra Mare chalet), trail onlyTownSăcele (Masivul Piatra Mare)About the place
Current status (checked 12 October 2026)
The Ice Cave is a natural cavity with no published opening hours, ticket or managing body. It is not a cave developed for visitors: you reach it only on foot, on long mountain trails, and the entrance is narrow. Do not go in without a torch and without experience, and with small children it is better to see it only from outside.
A cave on a vertical fissure
The cave is in the Piatra Mare massif, in the Gâtul Chivei area, above Săcele. Sources describe it as a cavity formed along a vertical fissure in the limestone, with a tight entrance. We found no published figures on its size or on current conditions inside.
Which trails lead there
The blue-stripe trail links Săcele with the Piatra Mare chalet, passing the Bunloc chalet and the Ice Cave. Munții Noștri describes it as demanding: about 9.7 km, around 4–5 hours of walking and more than 1,200 m of height difference; in winter it is accessible depending on the snow. Another trail starts from Dâmbu Morii, past Șirul Stâncilor, marked with a red dot and with a blue stripe for the last 300 m, in 2–2½ hours; one trail guide lists it as inaccessible in winter. From the cave to the Piatra Mare chalet it is about another hour and a half. Wear mountain boots and check the waymarks on the ground.
Opening hours and prices (checked 12 October 2026)
Opening hours and prices are not published for 2026 — check the official source. The cave has no official website. The length of the visit itself is not stated; what counts most is the walking time on the trail.
Getting there
From MAX International in Râșnov, drive towards Brașov, then to Săcele, where the blue-stripe trail starts, or to Dâmbu Morii, where the red-dot trail starts. You can see the exact distance and time to the starting point with the navigation buttons on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Ce este Ghidul Local MAX International?Un ghid al obiectivelor, traseelor și evenimentelor din zona Râșnov–Brașov–Bran, gândit ca punct de informare pentru oaspeții MAX International. Fiecare obiectiv are distanța din MAX, hartă și detalii de acces.
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