Traseu: Șaua Tâmpei – Valea Cetății – Poiana Brașov (triunghi albastru)

In short (checked 13 October 2026)

Waymark: blue triangle (code 05MN33). Distance: 9.7 km. Elevation: 620 m of ascent and 250 m of descent, according to the Munții Noștri page cited in P2. Duration: the page gives two values — 4 h – 4 h 15 min in the summary and about 4.5–5 h in the description; plan for the longer one. Difficulty: medium.

Where it goes

The route starts at Tâmpa Saddle, descends into Valea Cetății and then climbs towards Poiana Brașov. The Munții Noștri description begins in the area of Dobrogeanu Gherea street in Brașov, from where you climb to the saddle. Other landmarks are not published in our sources; follow the waymarks and keep the Munții Noștri or Waymarked Trails map at hand. According to Munții Noștri, Tâmpa Saddle is a trail junction: the Blue Road, with its blue stripe, and the Gabony Steps path also reach it.

Safety

Springs are mentioned along the route, but their location and condition are not specified, so take water with you. Winter conditions, shelters and bear risk are not published in our sources. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668). Salvamont Brașov (municipal service): 0368 103 194.

Getting to the start

From MAX International in Râșnov, drive towards Brașov on the DN73 through Cristian and enter the city towards Mount Tâmpa; the route description starts in the area of Dobrogeanu Gherea street. Parking at the start is not published in our sources. The route ends in Poiana Brașov, so plan your return in advance. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.