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Piatra Craiului
- Outdoor & Trails
A thin wall of white limestone, tens of kilometres long, with a peak of 2,238 m and a flower that grows nowhere else on Earth: Piatra Craiului awaits you just a short step from Râșnov, between shady gorges and vertiginous ridges.
25 km · 35 min by car · half a day – 1 day (mountain trail)
DetailsNavigateZărnești
- Destinations
At the foot of the narrowest limestone ridge in the Carpathians, Zărnești is the town where the trails towards Piatra Craiului begin. Stone gorges, a unique bear sanctuary and centuries of history, a short distance from Râșnov.
11 km · 15 min · half a day
DetailsNavigateATV & Buggy in Râșnov
- Experiences
Guided ATV and buggy tours on the Bran – Zărnești trails, from 1 to 5 hours, departing from Tohanul Nou – Zărnești and booked through MAX International.
11 km · 14 min
DetailsNavigateParcul Național Piatra Craiului
- Caves & Nature
A single limestone ridge, some 25 kilometres long, rising above Zărnești: this is where the Piatra Craiului pink grows, a flower found nowhere else on Earth, while the bear, the wolf and the lynx still roam free. Just a short distance from Râșnov.
19 km · 28 min · half a day – 1 day
DetailsNavigatePrăpăstiile Zărneștilor
- Caves & Nature
On the edge of Zărnești, water has carved a gorge into the limestone with walls up to 200 metres high, narrowing in places to under six metres. One of the most visited spots in Piatra Craiului, a short distance from Râșnov.
20 km · 33 min · 2–3 h
DetailsNavigateCabana Curmătura
- Outdoor & Trails
A mountain chalet in Piatra Craiului, at around 1,470 m, a resting point on the trails within the park.
22 km · 30 min by car + 45 min hike · ≈2–4 hrs
DetailsNavigateSanctuarul de urși Libearty Zărnești
- Caves & Nature
The Libearty Sanctuary in Zărnești is one of the largest brown bear sanctuaries in the world and offers refuge to bears rescued from captivity. Visits are guided, along forest trails at the foot of Piatra Craiului — a short distance from Râșnov. Access is by reservation only, within set time slots.
20 km · 30 min by car · ≈1–1.5 hrs
DetailsNavigateMăgura village (Piatra Craiului)
- Destinations
A mountain village (~1,000 m) in Piatra Craiului National Park, its houses scattered across meadows with spectacular views of the ridge — crafts and tradition.
≈22 km · ≈35 min by car · ≈2–3 hrs
DetailsNavigateTrail: Cabana Curmătura – La Table – Șirnea – DN73 (red triangle)
- Outdoor & Trails
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
DetailsNavigateTrail: Cabana Curmătura – Valea Vlădușca – Casa Folea (yellow triangle)
- Outdoor & Trails
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
DetailsNavigateTrail: Cabana Gura Râului – La Table – Moieciu de Jos (red cross)
- Outdoor & Trails
Long hike on the red cross: from Cabana Gura Râului, through the Zărnești Gorges and La Table, to Moieciu de Jos. 21.4 km.
15 km · 21 min · 9–9.5 h
DetailsNavigateTrail: Cabana Gura Râului – below Măgura Mare – Bran (red stripe)
- Outdoor & Trails
Red stripe, from Cabana Gura Râului over the Măgura ridge, below Măgura Mare, to Bran. 10.5 km, medium/difficult.
15 km · 21 min · 5–6 h
DetailsNavigateTrail: Casa Folea – Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor (red stripe)
- Outdoor & Trails
Red stripe, from Casa Folea to the Zărnești Gorges, on the Dwarves' Path. 3.9 km, 1 h 45 min, almost all downhill.
22 km · 37 min · 1 h 45 min
DetailsNavigateTrail: Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor – Cabana Curmătura (yellow dot)
- Outdoor & Trails
Yellow dot, from the Zărnești Gorges up to Cabana Curmătura. Under 3 km, 360 m of ascent, easy.
20 km · 33 min · 1 h – 1 h 30 min
DetailsNavigateTrail: Tohănița – Măgura – Fântâna lui Botorog (blue triangle)
- Outdoor & Trails
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.
16 km · 22 min · 3 h 30 min – 4 h
DetailsNavigateTrail: Vârful La Om – La Table – Pasul Giuvala (red stripe)
- Outdoor & Trails
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
DetailsSearch on the mapTrail: Zărnești – Brâna Caprelor – Zărnești (blue stripe)
- Outdoor & Trails
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.
14 km · 20 min · 12 h 45 min
DetailsNavigateTrail: Zărnești – Valea Crăpăturii – Cabana Gura Râului (yellow stripe)
- Outdoor & Trails
Yellow stripe, from Zărnești through the Crăpăturii valley and past Cabana Curmătura to Cabana Gura Râului. 12.3 km, 7 h, medium/difficult.
15 km · 20 min · 7 h
DetailsNavigate ZWolf Park Adventure (Zărnești)
- Râșnov Attractions
An adventure park with high-rope courses for children and adults, on Strada Brazilor in Zărnești. Open at weekends, with a 3-hour access ticket; harness and helmet are included.
9,9 km · 13 min · 3 h (ticket duration)
DetailsNavigate ZMaraton Piatra Craiului
- Events
An obstacle running race through the forest, at the foot of the Piatra Craiului mountains, near Zărnești.
11 km · 15 min
DetailsNavigate ZCabana Plaiul Foii
- Outdoor & Trails
A starting point on the western slope of Piatra Craiului, at the foot of the massif — a base for trails and camping.
25 km · 31 min · ≈2–4 hrs
DetailsNavigate ZCentrul de Vizitare Piatra Craiului (Zărnești)
- Heritage & History
The visitor centre of Piatra Craiului National Park, on the way out of Zărnești towards Plaiul Foii: a loop exhibition about the mountain, with a model sheepfold and an artificial cave. Good on rainy days and suitable for children.
16 km · 21 min · ≈1 h 30
DetailsNavigate ZCheile Râului Mare (Zărnești)
- Caves & Nature
Wild gorges in the Piatra Craiului National Park, on the slope toward Plaiul Foii — a spectacular trail between limestone walls.
≈24 km · ≈40 min by car + trail · ≈1–1.5 hrs
DetailsNavigate ZZilele Zărnești — Festivalul „Floare de Colț”
- Events
The town days of Zărnești, with a programme of culture and tradition at the foot of Piatra Craiului (2026: 31 July – 2 August — to be reconfirmed each year).
≈16 km · ≈25 min by car
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With the family- Zărnești & Piatra Craiului — The National Park Visitor Centre and the easy stretch of the Zărnești Gorges (Parcul Național Piatra Craiului, Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor)
- Zărnești & Piatra Craiului — The National Park Visitor Centre, an interactive museum (Parcul Național Piatra Craiului)
- Zărnești & Piatra Craiului — Up to Curmătura only with microspikes and settled weather (Cabana Curmătura)
- Zărnești & Piatra Craiului — Trails in Piatra Craiului; park entry ticket from 1 May to 31 October (Parcul Național Piatra Craiului, Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor)
- Zărnești & Piatra Craiului — Zărnești Gorges → Curmătura hut, a 5–6 h loop (Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor, Cabana Curmătura)
- Zărnești & Piatra Craiului — Bran–Măgura–Curmătura and the ridge, only with a mountain guide (Măgura village (Piatra Craiului), Cabana Curmătura, Piatra Craiului)
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Where does the „Floare de Colț” (Edelweiss) Festival take place?In Zărnești, at the foot of Piatra Craiului. Distance and driving time from MAX are shown on the attraction's page, calculated by road; the navigation buttons open the exact route.
How far are the Râul Mare Gorges from Râșnov?The walk on foot comes on top of the drive. Distance and driving time from MAX are shown on the attraction's page, calculated by road; the navigation buttons open the exact route.
How far is Măgura village from Râșnov?Access is from Zărnești, on a mountain road. The driving distance and time from MAX are on the listing, calculated by road; open the exact route with the navigation buttons.
How far is the Libearty Bear Sanctuary from Râșnov?The driving distance and time from MAX are on the listing, calculated by road; open the exact route with the navigation buttons.
How far is Cabana Plaiul Foii from Râșnov?The driving distance and time from MAX are on the listing, calculated by road; open the exact route with the navigation buttons.
How far are the Zărnești Gorges (Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor) from MAX International?The distance and driving time from MAX are on this page, calculated by road; open the exact route with the navigation buttons. For the visit, allow 1–1h30.
How far is Cabana Curmătura from Râșnov?By car to Zărnești, then a hike up to the hut. The distance and driving time from MAX are on this page, calculated by road; open the exact route with the navigation buttons.
How far is Piatra Craiului National Park from MAX International?The distance and driving time from MAX are on this page, calculated by road; open the exact route with the navigation buttons. For the visit, allow 1–1h30.
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