In the beautiful nature reserve Piatra Craiului (Parcul National Piatra Craiului) stretches the Zarnesti Gorge (Prapastiile Zarnestiului), whose rugged rock formations are partly 200 meters high and rise vertically. A hiking trail that starts behind the town of Zarnesti right at the Fantana Lui Botoroq spring leads you directly into the gorge. From Zarnesti train station it is a few kilometers, which you can also reach by cab. If you come by car, you can park in the immediate vicinity of the spring, but the road to it is a pure gravel road. A trip to the national park is more than recommendable. The mighty limestone formations will impress you.

Gorge Zarnestiului (Prapastiile Zarnestiului)

Gorge Zarnesti

Hiking Trails:

  • Zarnesti – Fantana Lui Botoroq – Valea Curmatura – Cabana Curmatura
    Marking : Yellow ribbon on white background
    Walking times : / easy
  •  Zarnesti – Prapastiile Zarnestilor – La Table
    Marking : Red cross on white background
    Walking times : / easy
  •  Zarnesti – Prapastiile Zarnestilor – Cabana Curmatura
    Marking : Blue ribbon on white background
    Walking times : / easy

Photos of Gorge Zarnestiului (Prapastiile Zarnestiului)

Gorge Zarnestiului (Prapastiile Zarnestiului)

Location: Zarnesti (45.528304003062395, 25.266595669316036)
Internet: https://www.pcrai.ro/

Nature and National Parks

Nature and National Parks

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