1 day hike to the Piatra Mare massif (1844m)
Summary
Tour info
Why take this tour?
At around 8 AM your guide will pick you up from your location in Brasov and transfer to the starting point at Dambu Morii. Start hiking and after about 1 hour you will reach the Seven Ladders Canyon, carved by the Sipoaia stream in Jurassic limestone. You will go right through it on the special trail built with metal and consisting of seven ladders and multiple bridges. After exiting the canyon, you will continue your hike up to the Piatra Mare hut, at 1630 meters. After a short break, begin climbing to the peak, at 1844m. From the top, you will have fantastic views over Brasov area and the surrounding mountains: Bucegi, Piatra Craiului, Baiului, Postavaru, Ciucas. Depending on weather conditions and fitness level of the participants, you have several routes on the way down. One of them leads back to the hut where you can have a well deserved lunch. Continue down to base, get in the car and get back to your location in Brasov.
What’s included?
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Private transportation -
Admission ticket at Seven Ladders Canyon -
Transfer from & to your hotel in Brasov -
Professional certified mountain guide -
Our advice is to bring at least 2 sandwiches for the day. However, you can serve food at the Piatra Mare Hut.
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Bring at least 1L of water
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Equipment: 3-season hiking boots required, fleece, rain jacket, 30L backpack, adequate clothes.
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 6-8 hours
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Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
NeoTour Brasov is located in the city of Brasov, in the middle of Romania. We specialise in active holidays: cycling, hiking, trekking, rafting, rock-climbing, ski-touring, BEAR WATCHING. We also offer cultural tours and day trips in Transylvania, multi-day tours and we are happy to help you personalise your stay in Romania. If you visit Brasov during winter please make sure to check our beautiful ski tours. If you're looking for lesser-known activities, check our foraging tour, the star-gazing night or our cooking lessons. Outside Romania we do mountaineering on high mountains (Elbrus, Aconcagua, Toubkal, sailing, scuba diving. Come discover Transylvania with us!
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