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Hiking Trails Under 10 km near Braşov

We track 117 routes that match this search near Braşov. They average 4.8 km and 106 m (348 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 10.0 km.

That is 62 percent of the 188 routes we map near Braşov. They are shorter than the local average, 4.8 km against 10.9 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 106 m (348 ft) against 239 m (784 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. 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

Arcuș - Băile Șugaș

Covasna · Romania

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
84 m
Typical duration
55 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Arcuș - Băile Șugaș

Covasna · Romania

Distance
6.4 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
140 m
Typical duration
1 hr 32 min
  • Waymarked route
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
Easy

Cheia - Pasul Bratocea

Brașov · Romania

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
120 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ciocanu-Cabana Brusturet

Argeș · Romania

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
44 m
Typical duration
29 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
Cabana Omu - Muntele Strungile - Cabana PadinaBrașov9.5 km209 m2 hr 17 minModerateApril to October
Curmătura Foii-sub ZaplazArgeș4.2 km92 m1 hr 1 minEasyApril to October
Bușteni - Cascada UrlătoareaPrahova4.0 km89 m59 minEasyApril to October
Poiana Țapului - Cascada UrlătoareaPrahova2.6 km58 m38 minEasyApril to October
Timișu de Sus - Cascada Tamina - Stâna sub Piatra ScrisăBrașov5.4 km119 m1 hr 18 minEasyApril to October
Valea Azugii - Drumul lui Ceaușescu - La Susai Mountain ResortBrașov3.3 km72 m47 minEasyApril to October
Arcuș - Băile ȘugașCovasna3.8 km84 m55 minEasyApril to October
Arcuș - Băile ȘugașCovasna6.4 km140 m1 hr 32 minEasyApril to October
Azuga - Clăbucetul TauruluiBrașov4.3 km94 m1 hr 2 minEasyApril to October
Azuga - Piciorul Sorica - Telegondola AzugaPrahova4.7 km103 m1 hr 8 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Curmătura Foii-sub Zaplaz, Cabana Omu - Muntele Strungile - Cabana Padina, Bușteni - Cascada Urlătoarea. 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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