Traseu: Poiana Brașov – Poiana Nisipului – Valea cu Apă (cruce roșie)

In short (checked 13 October 2026)

Waymark: red cross (code 05MN52). Distance: 2.5 km. Elevation: 82 m up, 232 m down. Duration: about 1 h. Difficulty: easy/medium.

Where it goes

The route starts from the old Poiana road (Drumul Vechi al Poienii) and follows Poiana lui Stechil street to a road junction, where it turns left onto a forest road and meets the Yellow Road (Drumul Galben, Brașov–Predeal). On a smaller road you climb onto the broad ridge between the Oabănul de Jos and Oabănul de Sus valleys, then descend past the place called Stâna Navri (the sheepfold is gone, only the name remains). Through fir and beech forest you reach the Poiana Nisipului clearing and the forest road in Valea cu Apă. If you want to continue, the red cross links with the yellow stripe towards Pietrele lui Solomon.

Safety

It is a short route, mostly downhill, without big height differences. Winter conditions, water sources, shelters and bear risk are not published in our sources. The route ends on a forest road, not in a village: plan your way back in advance. 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 Poiana 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.