Traseu: Codlea (Zona Maial) – Piatra Albă – Vârful Măgura Codlei (triunghi galben)

In short (checked 15 October 2026)

Waymark: yellow triangle. Distance: 3.4 km (Brașov Tourism); OSM: 4 km. Elevation: +670 m (Brașov Tourism). Duration: 2 h – 2 h 30 min (Brașov Tourism). Difficulty: medium (Brașov Tourism). It is one of the six trails on Măgura Codlei officially approved in 2021; the official figures come from the trail's page in the Brașov Tourism app of Brașov County Council, and the OpenStreetMap length is given for comparison.

Where it goes

The trail also starts in the Maial area (640 m), at signpost 1, and climbs up the Trei Fântâni valley and past Piatra Albă to the Măgura Codlei summit (1,292 m). It is the shortest of the trails to the summit, but it climbs 670 m in just 3.4 km. Just below the summit, at about 1,285 m, it meets the red-triangle trail at signpost 5.

Safety

Bear risk, water sources and any shelters are not published in our sources. Brașov Tourism lists it as a dry-season-only trail. It climbs 670 m in 3.4 km, so the gradient is steep throughout. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668). Salvamont Brașov, the county service, for information: 0736 628 948.

Getting to the start

From MAX International in Râșnov, drive towards Cristian and then along the DN1, heading for Sibiu, to Codlea. The trail starts in the Maial area, on the mountain side of town, at signpost 1; check the exact spot on the map first. Parking at the start is not published in our sources. The trail is not a loop, so plan in advance how you will get back to the car. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.