View of the Bucegi Mountains – View of Zărnești loop from Bran Castle

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View of the Bucegi Mountains – View of Zărnești loop from Bran Castle

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View of the Bucegi Mountains – View of Zărnești loop from Bran Castle

06:56

22.0km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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487 m

View of Bran Castle

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Bran Castle's current appearance, with its dramatic location and ominous atmosphere, has been created through numerous additions and modifications to the medieval fortifications. It provides the perfect backdrop for tourists who want to imagine Dracula's castle here.

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1.56 km

View of the Bucegi Mountains

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Decent climb and very nice views over the green hills.

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2.67 km

View of the Bucegi Mountains

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4.90 km

View of Zărnești

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From here you have a great view to Zarnesti!

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5.25 km

View of Zărnești

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A few steps up the pass provide a good view of Zarnesti

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6.07 km

View of the Romanian Countryside

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8.80 km

Măgura Village

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10.8 km

Botorog Spring

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Here you can fill your water bottle with fresh spring water!

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22.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.83 km

6.38 km

3.17 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.24 km

7.39 km

4.67 km

1.08 km

505 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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11°C

25 %

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View of the Bucegi Mountains – View of Zărnești loop from Bran Castle

View of Bran Castle

View of the Bucegi Mountains

View of the Bucegi Mountains

View of Zărnești

View of Zărnești

View of the Romanian Countryside

Măgura Village

Botorog Spring

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