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

In short (checked 15 October 2026)

Waymark: yellow triangle (code 02MN19). Distance: 6.6 km. Elevation: over 800 m, according to P2. Duration: 5–6 h. Difficulty: not published — check the map before you go.

Where it goes

The route starts at Cabana Curmătura (1,470 m), descends through the Vlădușca valley and ends at Casa Folea (1,190 m), according to Munții Noștri. The springs of the Ciocracu valley are mentioned on the way. The 5–6 hours are a lot for 6.6 km, and the elevation is given only as "over 800 m", without a split into ascent and descent; before you set off, check the profile on the Munții Noștri or Waymarked Trails map. Other landmarks on the way are not published in our sources.

Safety

In winter the route is only partly passable, and heavy snow can cause problems. Water: the springs of the Ciocracu valley. The only shelter mentioned is Cabana Curmătura, at the start. At Cabana Curmătura, the Brașov Tourism page (note indexed on 22 August 2026) lists accommodation as temporarily closed, with the restaurant and camping available; call the hut before you go (0745 454 184). Bear risk is not published in our sources. The route lies in Piatra Craiului National Park, which has a visitor ticket; check the price and the visiting rules on pcrai.ro/bilete before you go. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668), the national Salvamont number. For information, P2 gives Salvamont Zărnești as 0733 008 323; we could not find this number confirmed on an official page on 15 October 2026.

Getting to the start

Cabana Curmătura has no road access: you reach it on foot, for example from the Zărnești Gorges, on the yellow dot route (a separate page in this guide); the gorges are reached from Fântâna lui Botorog, near Zărnești. From MAX International in Râșnov, drive to Zărnești and from there towards Fântâna lui Botorog. Parking at the start is not published in our sources. Casa Folea is far from the start, so plan in advance how you will get back. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.