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

In short (checked 13 October 2026)

Waymark: yellow triangle (code 05MN42). Distance: 9.5 km. Elevation: 540 m up, 175 m down. Duration: 3.5–4 h. Difficulty: easy/medium.

Where it goes

The route links Brașov with Poiana Brașov above the tarmac road. It starts at Livada Poștei, climbs Crișan and Cloșca streets, passes the Junii Brașoveni chapel and reaches the information panel of the Stejerișul Mare reserve. From Stejerișul Mare peak you have a view over Brașov, Tâmpa and the Bârsa Land. You continue towards Piatra Corbului through a forest that is especially lovely in spring, cross the road to the left, come out into a clearing near the road and, on a forestry track past a horse farm, reach the northern end of Poiana Mică and the Căprioara Hotel; 100 m past the hotel you meet the red stripe (the Old Road) towards Pietrele lui Solomon.

Safety

It is a relatively easy route, but a long one (9.5 km). You cross the Brașov–Poiana Brașov road several times: watch out for cars. The route is also recommended for mountain biking, so you may meet cyclists. Winter conditions, water sources, shelters and bear risk are not published in our sources. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668). Salvamont Brașov (municipal service, Poiana Doamnei 20B): 0368 103 194.

Getting to the start

From MAX International in Râșnov, drive to Brașov. The start is at Livada Poștei, in central Brașov. A car park at the start is not published in our sources. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.