Outdoor & Trails · Poiana Gaura (Bran)

Trail: Poiana Gaura – Poiana Guțanu (blue triangle)

A short link on the blue triangle between Poiana Gaura and Poiana Guțanu, through the forest below the Guțanu escarpment. 2.88 km, about 1 h.

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At a glance

Distance from MAX 25 km Travel time 1:00 h de mers Time to spend 1:00 h of walking Difficulty medium Town Poiana Gaura (Bran)

The route

Length ≈ 2.8 km Total ascent direction not confirmed Total descent direction not confirmed Lowest – highest point ≈ 1520–1650 m Elevation profile

No profile shown: the route’s direction in OpenStreetMap is not confirmed.

Values marked ≈ are calculated by MAX from the OpenStreetMap route and the EU-DEM terrain model (25 m): approximate, they may differ from the ground by tens of metres.

Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Download GPXFile for navigation apps (Komoot, Strava, Garmin, OsmAnd), from the OpenStreetMap route. On the ground, follow the waymarks and check the weather; mountain rescue: 0SALVAMONT / 112.

About the place

In short (checked 13 October 2026)

A short link of about an hour between Poiana Gaura and Poiana Guțanu, below the western escarpment of the Bucegi. Waymark: blue triangle (code 01MN51). Distance: 2.88 km according to Munții Noștri, 2.9 km according to OpenStreetMap. Elevation: 194 m of ascent and 169 m of descent. Duration: 1:00 h. Difficulty: easy according to P2, medium according to the Munții Noștri page.

Where it goes

According to Munții Noștri, from the signpost in Poiana Gaura, where the red cross leaves for Cabana Omu through the Gaura Valley, the route climbs gently to the southern end of the clearing, near the Gaura sheepfold. It then climbs steeply through the forest, crosses the gullies below the Guțanu escarpment (Valea Cătunului and Valea Șimon) and comes out on a forest road in Poiana Guțanu, next to the new Guțanu sheepfold. There it meets the red triangle to Hotel Peștera, via Șaua Bătrâna, and the red stripe to Cabana Padina, via Șaua Strunga. The source describes it as not very technical and trouble-free.

Safety

Winter conditions on the route are not published in our sources. Water sources are not published, so set off with enough water. No huts or shelters are published on the route. The risk of bears is not published in our sources. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668). Salvamont Brașov (county service), information: 0736 628 948.

Getting to the start

Poiana Gaura can only be reached on foot: from Bran on the red cross (01MN23), via Șaua Polițe, or on the yellow triangle (01MN25). The navigation buttons on this page take you to Bran. The route does not return to the start, so plan your way back beforehand. Both ends are mountain clearings, so the route only makes sense combined with other routes.

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

What is the MAX International Local Guide?

A guide to attractions, trails and events in the Râșnov–Brașov–Bran area, designed as an information point for MAX International guests. Each attraction shows the distance from MAX, a map and access details.

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It varies: some attractions are right in Râșnov (Râșnov Citadel, Valea Cetății Cave), others are further away, in the Prahova Valley (Bușteni, Sinaia). The distance and driving time from MAX are on each attraction's page, calculated by road.

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How do I reach the attractions without a car?

The MAX reception can help with a private transfer or transport information. Nearby attractions (Râșnov Citadel, Râșnov town centre) are easily reachable on foot.

What is the best time to visit the area?

The area is attractive year-round: summer for trails and caves, winter for slopes and cable cars. Each attraction indicates its recommended season.

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