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Gura Râului Hut – Bran

Start: Zărnești
Range: Piatra Craiului
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10.3 kmLength
669 mAscent
679 mDescent
1 375 mMax. altitude
748 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Gura Râului Hut – Bran. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — vertical stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 10.3 km. Location: mountain massif — Piatra Craiului, Romania. The route passes through the Piatra Craiului National Park. A ticket is required for visiting: 10 lei per person for seven days (for visitors over 14 years old); it can be purchased online, at machines in Zărnești and on Plaiul Foii or via SMS.

At a glance

A one-day route of 10.3 km with 669 m of ascent from Gura Râului Hut to Bran. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 500 m to Prislopului
  2. 4–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,350 m
  3. 6–10 kmDescent of 580 m to Bran

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 10. There are no springs between km 2 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Gura Râului Hut. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 10. There are no springs between km 2 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Botorog Springkm 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 858 m
  2. Drinking water below Malul lui Iacob (south-west slope), 766 mkm 10.3 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 766 m

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