Traseu: Valea Cetății (Brașov) – Culmea Crucuru – Cabana Postăvaru (cruce galbenă)

In short (checked 13 October 2026)

Waymark: yellow cross (code 05MN32). Distance: 9.8 km. Elevation: about 1,000 m. Duration: 4–5.5 h. Difficulty: difficult. It is a sustained climb from the edge of Brașov to just below Postăvaru Peak.

Where it goes

The route starts in the Valea Cetății area of Brașov and crosses Kermen hill, then climbs along the Crucuru ridge and through Poiana Ruia to Postăvaru Hut (Julius Romer), at 1,604 m according to Munții Noștri. Other landmarks are not published in our sources; follow the waymarks and keep the Munții Noștri or Waymarked Trails map at hand.

Safety

In winter the route is only partly passable: heavy snow can cause problems. The only shelter mentioned is Postăvaru Hut, at the end of the route; check beforehand whether it is open. Water sources and bear risk are not published in our sources, so bring water from home. In an emergency call 112 or 0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668). Salvamont Brașov (municipal service, Poiana Doamnei 20B): 0368 103 194. With about 1,000 m to climb in under 10 km, set off early so you also have time to come down before dark.

Getting to the start

From MAX International in Râșnov, drive towards Brașov on the DN73 through Cristian and enter the city towards the Valea Cetății area. Parking at the start is not published in our sources. The route ends at Postăvaru Hut, above Poiana Brașov, so plan in advance how you will come down: on foot, on another waymarked route, or towards Poiana Brașov. You can see the distance and driving time with the navigation buttons on this page.