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Family-Friendly Hikes in Prahova

We track 8 routes that match this search in Prahova. They average 2.9 km and 63 m (207 ft) of ascent.

That is 57 percent of the 14 routes we map in Prahova. They are shorter than the local average, 2.9 km against 6.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 63 m (207 ft) against 147 m (482 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Bușteni - Valea Cerbului

Prahova · Romania

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
93 m
Typical duration
1 hr 1 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Bușteni - Cascada UrlătoareaPrahova4.0 km89 m59 minEasyApril to October
Azuga - Piciorul Sorica - Telegondola AzugaPrahova4.7 km103 m1 hr 8 minEasyApril to October
Bușteni - Valea CerbuluiPrahova4.2 km93 m1 hr 1 minEasyApril to October
Cabana Caraiman - Crucea Eroilor NeamuluiPrahova1.6 km35 m23 minEasyApril to October
Canton Schiel/Jepi - Sub Vârful CiocârliaPrahova1.1 km23 m15 minEasyApril to October
Cheia - Cheile Cheiței - drum forestier BabeșPrahova2.6 km58 m38 minEasyApril to October
Drumul Sinaia-Cota 1400 - Poiana StâniiPrahova3.3 km73 m48 minEasyApril to October
Muntele Jepii Mici - Cabana CaraimanPrahova1.4 km30 m20 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Bușteni - Cascada Urlătoarea, Azuga - Piciorul Sorica - Telegondola Azuga, Cabana Caraiman - Crucea Eroilor Neamului. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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