Traseu: Cabana Gura Râului – La Table – Moieciu de Jos (cruce roșie)

In short (checked 15 October 2026)

Waymark: red cross (code 02MN12). Distance: 21.4 km (OSM). Elevation: not published in P2; Munții Noștri gives 780 m of ascent and 730 m of descent. Duration: not published in P2; Munții Noștri: 9–9.5 h (10–11 h on the Romanian page). Difficulty: medium/difficult (Munții Noștri).

Where it goes

The route leaves Cabana Gura Râului (750 m), near Zărnești, passes Fântâna lui Botorog and climbs through the Zărnești Gorges, then crosses Cheile Pisicii (the Cat Gorge) and reaches La Table. From there it goes over Șaua Joaca (1,445 m), descends to Casa Folea (1,190 m) and continues on a high path towards the village of Peștera, down to Moieciu de Jos. Munții Noștri recommends it to people used to long hikes and warns that waymarks are sparse in Cheile Pisicii and between Casa Folea and Moieciu de Jos.

Safety

Winter conditions, water sources, shelters and bear risk are not published in our sources. On the sparsely marked sections you need a map or the track loaded on your phone. The route crosses Piatra Craiului National Park. The visitor ticket costs 10 lei per person and is valid for 7 days; children under 14 go free (pcrai.ro/bilete, 2026 prices, read on 7 October 2026). Park rules and any restrictions are on pcrai.ro. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668). Salvamont Zărnești, for information: 0733 008 323.

Getting to the start

From MAX International in Râșnov, drive to Zărnești and on towards Cabana Gura Râului. Munții Noștri suggests leaving the car at Fântâna lui Botorog, past Cabana Gura Râului. The route ends in Moieciu de Jos, 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.