Outdoor & Trails · Codlea
Trail: Codlea (Zona Maial) – Poiana Mărul Dulce – Cetatea Neagră (blue triangle)
Blue triangle from Codlea (Zona Maial) to Cetatea Neagră, on Măgura Codlei. 5.1 km, 1 h 30 min – 2 h, easy.
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At a glance
Distance from MAX 1 h 30 min – 2 h · 1 h 30 min – 2 h Travel time 1 h 30 min – 2 h Time to spend 1 h 30 min – 2 h Difficulty easy Town CodleaAbout the place
In short (checked 19 October 2026)
Waymark: blue triangle. Distance: 5.1 km (official approval list); OSM: 4.7 km. Elevation: not in the official list — check the map before you go. Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 h. Difficulty: easy. It is one of the six trails on Măgura Codlei officially approved in 2021: waymark, length, duration and difficulty come from the official approval list (certificates issued by the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism on 19 May 2021, announced by the Codlea Tourism Promotion Service), and the OpenStreetMap length is given for comparison.
Where it goes
The trail starts in Codlea, in the Maial area (Zona Maial), passes through the Mărul Dulce glade (Poiana Mărul Dulce) and reaches Cetatea Neagră, as the official list names it. Only ruins remain of the fortress; its story, with the Teutonic Knights and the 13th-century German settlers, is in the “Cetatea Neagră — Schwarzburg (Codlea)” entry. Intermediate landmarks, altitudes and elevation gain are not in the official list; follow the waymarks and keep the map at hand.
Safety
Bear risk, water sources and any shelters are not published in our sources. The official list gives it as accessible all year round. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668). Salvamont Brașov, the county service, for information: 0736 628 948.
Getting to the start
From MAX International in Râșnov, drive towards Cristian and then along the DN1, heading for Sibiu, to Codlea. The trail starts in the Maial area of Codlea; check the exact spot on the map first. Parking at the start is not published in our sources. The trail is not a loop, so plan in advance how you will get back to the car. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.
Before you set out
- Brown bear country. Keep food out of sight, never feed the animals and do not approach them.
- Stay on marked trails and carry proper mountain gear.
- Check the forecast before you leave; the weather changes fast at altitude.
Emergencies: 112
Mountain rescue (Salvamont), national dispatch: 0725 826 668
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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