Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărnești

Zărnești (722 m) - Șaua Chiliilor (1100 m) - Refugiul Diana (1510 m) - Brâna Caprelor - Șaua Padinei Închise (1936 m) - Cabana Curmătura (1470 m) - Prăpăstiile Zărneștilor - Fântâna lui Botorog - Cabana Gura Râului (750 m) - Zărnești (722 m)

Covering 20.4 km, this demanding trail is best tackled by experienced walkers in good condition. Budget roughly 4 hours and 32 minutes or consider splitting it across two days.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.