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Ciucaș

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A mountain massif in the Carpații de Curbură, known for its ridges and rock formations, near Brașov.

≈80 km · 1h32 by car · ≈2–4 hrs

Munții Bucegi

Outdoor & Trails

A major mountain massif in the Carpați range, with landmarks such as Babele, Sfinxul and Crucea Caraiman.

35 km · 45 min by car · ≈2–4 hrs

Traseu: Bran – Poiana Gaura – Cabana Omu (cruce roșie)

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From Bran, on the red cross, via Șaua Polițe, Poiana Gaura and the Gaura Valley, past the Moara Dracului waterfall, to Cabana Omu. 15.65 km, over 2,000 m of ascent, not recommended in winter.

13 km · 18 min · 9:30 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 9 h)

Traseu: Bran – Vârful Scara – Cabana Omu (triunghi galben)

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From Bran, on the yellow triangle, up the Ciubotea Valley and Muchia Ciubotea, over the Vârful Scara plateau, to Cabana Omu. 13.12 km, about 6:45 h, not recommended in winter.

13 km · 18 min · 6:45 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 7 h)

Traseu: Bran – Șaua Țigănești – Cabana Omu (bandă roșie)

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From Bran, on the red stripe, along Culmea Clincea, over Șaua Țigănești and the Vârful Scara plateau, to Cabana Omu. 15.02 km, about 9:15 h, not recommended in winter.

13 km · 18 min · 9:15 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 9 h)

Traseu: Bușteni – Cascada Urlătoarea (punct roșu)

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Red dot, from Bușteni to the Urlătoarea waterfall. 3.59 km, 323 m of ascent, 1:15–1:30 h, easy/medium; passable all year. A shorter variant from Poiana Țapului, with a blue dot, also exists.

1:15–1:30 h · 1:15–1:30 h

Traseu: Cabana Curmătura – La Table – Șirnea – DN73 (triunghi roșu)

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Red triangle from Cabana Curmătura, via La Table and Curmătura Groapelor, to Șirnea and the DN73. 16.9 km, easy but long.

7–8 h · 7–8 h

Traseu: Cabana Curmătura – Valea Vlădușca – Casa Folea (triunghi galben)

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Yellow triangle, from Cabana Curmătura through the Vlădușca valley to Casa Folea. 6.6 km, 5–6 h, in Piatra Craiului National Park.

5–6 h · 5–6 h

Traseu: Cabana Gura Râului – La Table – Moieciu de Jos (cruce roșie)

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Long hike on the red cross: from Cabana Gura Râului, through the Zărnești Gorges and La Table, to Moieciu de Jos. 21.4 km.

9–9,5 h · 9–9.5 h

Traseu: Cabana Gura Râului – sub Măgura Mare – Bran (bandă roșie)

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Red stripe, from Cabana Gura Râului over the Măgura ridge, below Măgura Mare, to Bran. 10.5 km, medium/difficult.

5–6 h · 5–6 h

Traseu: Cabana Omu – Muntele Strungile – Cabana Padina (bandă roșie)

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From Cabana Omu, on the red stripe, along the western ridge of the Bucegi, via Șaua Bătrâna and Șaua Strunga, to Cabana Padina. 12.34 km, almost 1,250 m of descent, no water.

5:45 h de mers (Munții Noștri: 3–4 h) · 5:45 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 3–4 h)

Traseu: Casa Folea – Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor (bandă roșie)

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Red stripe, from Casa Folea to the Zărnești Gorges, on the Dwarves' Path. 3.9 km, 1 h 45 min, almost all downhill.

1 h 45 min · 1 h 45 min

Traseu: Codlea (Zona Maial) – Piatra Albă – Vârful Măgura Codlei (triunghi galben)

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Yellow triangle from Codlea (Zona Maial) to Vârful Măgura Codlei, on Măgura Codlei. 3.4 km, 2 h – 2 h 30 min, medium.

2 h – 2 h 30 min · 2 h – 2 h 30 min

Traseu: Codlea (Zona Maial) – Poiana Mărul Dulce – Cetatea Neagră (triunghi albastru)

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Blue triangle from Codlea (Zona Maial) to Cetatea Neagră, on Măgura Codlei. 5.1 km, 1 h 30 min – 2 h, easy.

1 h 30 min – 2 h · 1 h 30 min – 2 h

Traseu: Codlea (Zona Maial) – Poiana Mărul Dulce – Vârful Măgura Codlei (triunghi roșu)

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Red triangle from Codlea (Zona Maial) to Vârful Măgura Codlei, on Măgura Codlei. 4.8 km, 2 h – 2 h 30 min, easy.

2 h – 2 h 30 min · 2 h – 2 h 30 min

Traseu: Codlea (Zona Maial) – Ștrandul Codlea – Zona Carieră (punct galben)

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Yellow dot from Codlea (Zona Maial) to Zona Carieră, on Măgura Codlei. 4.6 km, 2 h – 2 h 30 min, easy.

2 h – 2 h 30 min · 2 h – 2 h 30 min

Traseu: Cristian – Poiana Brașov, pe Drumul lui Lexen (triunghi roșu)

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From Cristian railway station, along the Lexen Road, up to the saddle above Râșnov and on to Poiana Brașov. Red triangle, 10.2 km, very close to MAX.

2,7 km · 5 min · 3 h 30 min – 3 h 45 min (Munții Noștri)

Traseu: Pietrele lui Solomon (Brașov) – Vârful Postăvaru – Predeal (bandă galbenă)

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The “Yellow Road”: crossing Postăvaru from Solomon's Rocks in Brașov, over Postăvaru Peak, to Predeal. 20.6 km, 9–10 h, difficult.

18 km · 32 min · 9–10 h

Traseu: Poiana Brașov – Avenul Groapa de Aur – Valea Poienii (punct roșu)

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Red dot, from Poiana Brașov below Wolf's Chasm and past the Groapa de Aur sinkhole, down to Valea Poienii. 6.9 km, medium.

12 km · 17 min · 3–3.5 h

Traseu: Poiana Brașov – Padina Lăutei – Cabana Postăvaru (cruce albastră)

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Julius Romer's Road, from Poiana Brașov through Padina Lăutei to the Postăvaru hut (blue cross). 3.5 km, 610 m up, medium.

12 km · 17 min · 2–2.5 h

Traseu: Poiana Brașov – Peștera de Lapte – Pârtia Sulinar (punct albastru)

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A loop from Poiana Brașov past Poiana lui Drester and the Milk Cave, back by the Sulinar ski slope (blue dot). 4.8 km, 425 m up, medium.

12 km · 17 min · 2–2.5 h

Traseu: Poiana Brașov – Prăpastia Lupului – Vârful Postăvaru (cruce roșie)

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The Red Road, red cross: from Poiana Brașov, past Wolf's Chasm, to the summit of Postăvaru. 6 km, over 800 m of ascent, difficult.

12 km · 16 min · 3–4 h

Traseu: Poiana Brașov – Pârtia Sulinar – Poiana Ruia (triunghi galben)

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From the centre of Poiana Brașov, alongside the Sulinar ski slope, to the lake at Poiana Ruia (yellow triangle). 2.1 km, 390 m up, medium.

13 km · 19 min · 1–1.5 h

Traseu: Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor – Cabana Curmătura (punct galben)

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Yellow dot, from the Zărnești Gorges up to Cabana Curmătura. Under 3 km, 360 m of ascent, easy.

1 h 15 min – 2 h · 1 h 15 min – 2 h

Traseu: Păstrăvăria Valea Azugii – Drumul lui Ceaușescu (bandă albastră)

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Blue stripe, from the trout farm in the Azuga valley, below Clăbucetul Azugii, to Ceaușescu's Road. 6 km, 470 m of ascent, medium.

32 km · 47 min · 2 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min

Traseu: Sinaia – Cabana Omu – Râșnov (bandă albastră)

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A two-day blue-stripe route from Sinaia across the Bucegi plateau and Omu Peak, descending towards Râșnov. 41 km, medium/difficult.

40 km · 56 min · 17:30–19:30 h of walking (two days)

Traseu: Sub intrarea în Canionul 7 Scări – Prăpastia Urșilor – Drumul Familiar (triunghi albastru)

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Blue triangle, from below the entrance to the 7 Ladders Canyon, under Prăpastia Urșilor, to Drumul Familiar: the bypass of the canyon ladders. 1.4 km, 275 m of ascent, about 1 h, medium.

1:00 h (descriere: 1,5–2 h) · 1:00 h (description: 1.5–2 h)

Traseu: Timișu de Jos – Cabana Postăvaru – Brașov (bandă albastră)

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Crossing Postăvaru on the blue stripe: from Timișu de Jos, up the Serpents' Road and past the Postăvaru hut, to Brașov. 19.3 km, 9–10 h, difficult.

80 km · 154 min · 9–10 h

Traseu: Timișu de Jos – Valea Lamba Mare – Poiana Ruia (cruce albastră)

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From Timișu de Jos station, up the Lamba Mare valley and the Crucuru ridge, to the lake at Poiana Ruia (blue cross). 6.6 km, 805 m up, medium.

3–4 h · 3–4 h

Traseu: Tohănița – Măgura – Fântâna lui Botorog (triunghi albastru)

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Blue triangle, from Tohănița through the village of Măgura to Fântâna lui Botorog. 3 h 30 min – 4 h, at the foot of Piatra Craiului.

3 h 30 min – 4 h · 3 h 30 min – 4 h

Traseu: Valea Cetății (Brașov) – Culmea Crucuru – Cabana Postăvaru (cruce galbenă)

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A difficult yellow-cross climb from Valea Cetății, over Kermen hill and the Crucuru ridge, to Postăvaru Hut. 9.8 km, about 1,000 m of elevation.

17 km · 26 min · 4–5.5 h

Traseu: Valea Mălăiești – Șaua Brâna Caprelor (triunghi albastru)

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Blue triangle, from the Mălăiești valley to Șaua Brâna Caprelor, in the Bucegi. 2.07 km, 681 m of ascent, chained section, closed in winter.

2 h · 2 h

Traseu: Vârful La Om – La Table – Pasul Giuvala (bandă roșie)

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Red stripe from La Om Peak, via La Table and the villages of the Rucăr–Bran corridor, to the Giuvala Pass. 16.3 km, medium/difficult.

peste 8 h · over 8 h

Traseu: Zona Carieră (Codlea) – Poiana lui Rușeț – Vârful Măgura Codlei (cruce albastră)

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Blue cross from Zona Carieră (Codlea) to Vârful Măgura Codlei, on Măgura Codlei. 5.5 km, 2 h – 2 h 30 min, easy.

2 h – 2 h 30 min · 2 h – 2 h 30 min

Traseu: Zărnești – Brâna Caprelor – Zărnești (bandă albastră)

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Blue stripe loop from Zărnești over Brâna Caprelor, in Piatra Craiului: 20.5 km, 12 h 45 min, with a cabled section closed in winter.

12 h 45 min · 12 h 45 min

Traseu: Zărnești – Valea Crăpăturii – Cabana Gura Râului (bandă galbenă)

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Yellow stripe, from Zărnești through the Crăpăturii valley and past Cabana Curmătura to Cabana Gura Râului. 12.3 km, 7 h, medium/difficult.

7 h · 7 h

Traseu: Șaua Tâmpei – Valea Cetății – Poiana Brașov (triunghi albastru)

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From Tâmpa Saddle, through Valea Cetății, to Poiana Brașov on the blue triangle. 9.7 km, 620 m of ascent, medium difficulty.

16 km · 24 min · 4 h – 4 h 15 min (summary); about 4.5–5 h (description)

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Traseu: Ștrandul Codlea – Vârful Măgura Codlei – Cetatea Neagră (punct roșu)

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Red dot from Ștrandul Codlea to Cetatea Neagră, on Măgura Codlei. 5.4 km, 5 h – 5 h 30 min, medium.

5 h – 5 h 30 min · 5 h – 5 h 30 min

Traseu: Bran – Poiana Gaura (triunghi galben)

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A yellow-triangle climb from Bran to Poiana Gaura, below the western slope of the Bucegi. 11.7 km, about 4.5 h, difficult.

15 km · 21 min · about 4.5 h of walking

Traseu: Bran – sub Măgura Mare – Măgura (triunghi albastru)

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Blue triangle, from Bran below Măgura Mare to the village of Măgura. 6.5 km, medium, little used.

20 km · 32 min · 2 h 15 min – 3 h

Traseu: Brașov (cartier Noua) – Piscul Lung – Culmea Crucuru (triunghi galben)

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From Brașov's Noua district, over Piscul Lung and Crucuru Mic, to the La Amvon rocks on the Crucuru ridge (yellow triangle). 4.9 km, 720 m up, medium.

21 km · 34 min · 4–5 h

Traseu: Brașov (centru) – Poiana lui Stechil – Culmea Crucuru (bandă albastră)

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The Blue Road, from central Brașov, through the Tâmpa saddle and Poiana lui Stechil, to the Crucuru ridge (blue stripe). 6.7 km, 710 m up, medium.

16 km · 27 min · 4–4.5 h

Traseu: Brașov (centru) – Stejerișul Mare – Poiana Mică (triunghi galben)

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From central Brașov, above the road, through the Stejerișul Mare reserve, to Poiana Mică (yellow triangle). 9.5 km, 540 m up, easy/medium.

14 km · 20 min · 3.5–4 h

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Traseu: Bușteni – Cabana Padina – Pietroșița (cruce albastră)

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A very long traverse on the blue cross, from Bușteni up the Jepi Valley, past Babele, Hotel Peștera and Cabana Padina, through the Ialomița gorges, to Pietroșița. 42.19 km, 18:30 h of walking.

32 km · 45 min · 18:30 h of walking

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Traseu: Cabana Garofița Pietrei Craiului – Poiana Tămășel (punct galben)

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Short, steep climb on the yellow dot from Cabana Garofița Pietrei Craiului to Poiana Tămășel. 1.6 km, 1.5–2 h.

1,5–2 h · 1.5–2 h

Traseu: Cheișoara – Poiana Brașov (bandă albastră)

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Trail marked with a blue stripe (05MN61): 7.6 km from the Râșnoava Gorge area, through Cheișoara and the Valea Poienii, to Poiana Brașov. Difficult; avoid after rain.

2.5–3.5 h · 2.5–3.5 h

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Traseu: Cojocaru – Cabana Garofița Pietrei Craiului – Marele Grohotiș (cruce galbenă)

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Yellow cross, from Cojocaru in the Dâmbovița Valley, past Cabana Garofița Pietrei Craiului, to Marele Grohotiș. 6.1 km.

2 h 45 min – 3 h · 2 h 45 min – 3 h

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Traseu: Fosta Cabană Cheia – Predeal (triunghi galben)

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Trail marked with a yellow triangle (05MN46): 10.4 km from the former Cheia hut to Predeal, through the Râșnoava Gorge. Medium difficulty; old, faded markings.

7,4 km · 11 min · 3 h 30 min – 4 h 15 min

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Traseu: Fosta Cabană Cheia – Timișu de Sus (triunghi roșu)

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Trail marked with a red triangle (05MN45): 9.3 km from the former Cheia hut, through the Râșnoava Gorge and over Spinarea Calului, to Timișu de Sus.

7,4 km · 11 min · 3.5–4 h

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Traseu: Fundata – Vârful Bucșa – Cabana Padina (bandă roșie)

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A full-day red-stripe route from Fundata along the ridge between the Bucegi and the Leaota, over Bucșa Peak, to Padina Hut. 20.44 km, medium/difficult.

29 km · 42 min · 6:15–7:45 h of walking (P2)

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Traseu: Hotel Peștera – Culmea Doamnele – Șaua Doamnele (punct roșu)

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From Hotel Peștera, on the red dot, up the Obârșia Valley and over Culmea Doamnele to Șaua Doamnele (2,327 m). 4.93 km, 731 m of ascent, about 2:45 h.

2:45 h de mers (Munții Noștri: 3 h) · 2:45 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 3 h)

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Traseu: Moieciu de Sus – Șaua Bătrâna – Hotel Peștera (triunghi roșu)

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From Moieciu de Sus, on the red triangle, through Poiana Guțanu and Șaua Bătrâna (about 2,150 m), descending the Doamnele Valley to Hotel Peștera. 14.3 km, not recommended in winter.

25 km · 38 min · 7:15 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 7–8 h)

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Traseu: Moieciu de Sus – Șaua Strunga – Cabana Padina (cruce roșie)

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From Moieciu de Sus, on the red cross, up the Grohotiș Valley to Șaua Strunga (1,909 m), then down to Cabana Padina. 12.78 km, medium/difficult.

25 km · 38 min · 5:30 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 5–6 h)

Traseu: Pietrele lui Solomon (Brașov) – Poiana Brașov, pe Drumul Vechi (bandă roșie)

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The Old Road to Poiana, red stripe: from Solomon's Rocks in Brașov up to Poiana Brașov, through the forest. 4.2 km, easy.

18 km · 32 min · 1 h 30 min – 1 h 45 min

Traseu: Pietrele lui Solomon (Brașov) – Râșnov (bandă albastră)

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The blue-stripe trail linking Solomon's Rocks in Brașov with Râșnov, through the Postăvaru forests. 12.6 km, easy/medium.

18 km · 32 min · 5:30 h (P2); 4 h 15 min – 5 h 30 min (Munții Noștri)

Traseu: Pietrele lui Solomon (Brașov) – Vâlcelul Dracului – Stejerișul Mare (triunghi roșu)

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From Pietrele lui Solomon, up the Devil's Gully (Vâlcelul Dracului), to Stejerișul Mare peak (red triangle). 1.9 km, 250 m up, medium.

18 km · 32 min · 1–1.5 h

Traseu: Poiana Brașov – Poiana Nisipului – Valea cu Apă (cruce roșie)

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From Poiana Brașov, past Stâna Navri and Poiana Nisipului, down to Valea cu Apă (red cross). 2.5 km, 82 m up, easy/medium.

12 km · 17 min · about 1 h

Traseu: Poiana Brașov – Valea Groapa Lungă – Piscul Lung (punct albastru)

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From Poiana Brașov, through the Bear's Clearing and the Groapa Lungă valley, to the Piscul Lung ridge (blue dot). 5.5 km, 270 m up, medium.

12 km · 17 min · 2.5–3 h

Traseu: Poiana Gaura – Poiana Guțanu (triunghi albastru)

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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.

25 km · 50 min · 1:00 h of walking

Traseu: Pârâul Rece – Piscul Lung (triunghi albastru)

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Trail marked with a blue triangle (05MN47): 11.7 km from Pârâul Rece, past the Trei Brazi hut and through the Râșnoava Gorge, to Piscul Lung above the Valea Cetății. Medium difficulty.

3 h 45 min – 5 h 15 min · 3 h 45 min – 5 h 15 min

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Traseu: Râșnov – Poiana Brașov (cruce galbenă)

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Trail marked with a yellow cross (05MN44): 9 km from Râșnov, past the foot of the Fortress and through the Valea Poienii, to Poiana Brașov. Medium difficulty, also suitable for mountain biking.

1,4 km · 3 min · 3.5–4 h

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Traseu: Sinaia – Șaua Vârfului cu Dor – Cabana Padina (bandă roșie)

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From Sinaia station, on the red stripe, via Cota 1400 and Șaua Vârfului cu Dor, then over Șaua Lăptici to Cabana Padina. 14.2 km, about 7 h.

40 km · 56 min · 7:00 h of walking (P2: 6–7 h)

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Traseu: Timișu de Sus – Cascada Tamina – Stâna sub Piatra Scrisă (bandă albastră)

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Blue stripe, from the DN1 at Timișu de Sus through the Tamina canyon and waterfalls, up to the sheepfold below Piatra Scrisă. 7.2 km, about 900 m of ascent, medium.

41 km · 46 min · about 3 h (P2); 2 h 15 min – 3 h (Munții Noștri)

Traseu: Șchei (Brașov) – Crucea Dreptății – Poiana lui Stechil (cruce albastră)

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From the Șchei district, past the Crucea Dreptății fountain, to the Poiana lui Stechil clearing (blue cross). 2.3 km, 360 m up, easy/medium.

16 km · 25 min · 1–1.5 h

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Traseu: Șimon – Culmea Bălăban – sub Șaua Polițe (cruce albastră)

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From the village of Șimon, on the blue cross, along Culmea Bălăban and past Bran Hermitage to just below Șaua Polițe. 6.58 km, 915 m of ascent, about 3:30 h.

17 km · 24 min · 3:30 h of walking

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Traseu: Șimon – Poiana Guțanu – Cabana Padina (bandă roșie)

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From the village of Șimon, on the red stripe, along Plaiul lui Lom and through Poiana Guțanu to Șaua Strunga, then down to Cabana Padina. 18.73 km, about 7:45 h.

15 km · 21 min · 7:45 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 7–8 h)

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Traseu: Șimon – Vâlcelul Guțanului – Poiana Guțanu (bandă albastră)

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From the village of Șimon, on the blue stripe, up the Șimon Valley and alongside Vâlcelul Guțanului to Poiana Guțanu. 11.5 km, 750 m of ascent, about 3:45 h.

15 km · 21 min · 3:45 h of walking (Munții Noștri: 4 h)