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: January 14, 2026

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Piatra Mare

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Start point

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1.94 km

The Șurii de Piatră mountain stream plunges spectacularly 58 meters into the Seven Ladders Gorge (Canionul Șapte Scări) over seven steps carved into the Jurassic limestone. Visitors, who are literally …

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3.67 km

The Cabin and Waterfall in Piatra Mare

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Entrance tickets are available at this hut, just before the entrance to the gorge. A large signboard explains in several languages the potential dangers that can be expected when climbing …

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3.87 km

Access route to the Sieben-Leitern gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

To reach the Seven Ladders Gorge, you have to hike a good four kilometers uphill from the town of Timișu de Jos through the Piatra Mare Mountains, always following the …

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6.17 km

Piatra Mare Cabin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

More popular for picnics. Many from Brasov meet there

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6.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

2.17 km

1.17 km

285 m

Surfaces

9.09 km

6.13 km

1.19 km

502 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,820 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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