Initially we go on a dirt road and then from Podul Magurii we take the path trough the forest; nice opening at Zanoagei meadows.
Optionally for today: a short climb to Piatra Mica peak (1hr) to have a beautiful view over Brasov Depression with Magura Codlei and Postavaru Mountain standing like two sentinels as well as a vision over the rest of the route we will take in the following days.

Accommodation at Curmatura Chalet (rooms with several beds, spring fresh water, outdoor restrooms).

Route on the summit.

The route takes the northern part of the mountain. After 1 – 1,5 hrs of climbing in the forest and then in the alpine area we reach Turnu Peak (1923m) which represents the N limit of the limestone ridge. From here we begin the summit travel to S, having the opportunities to admire the rolling hills of Rucar – Bran Corridor at E and the beautiful pyramidal crest of Papusa Massif from Iezer Mountains, which dominates the deep Dambovita Valley at W. The route is quite difficult with a lot of passing over peaks at 2000-2200 m height that challenges your physical capabilities.

Accommodation at La Om Refuge (mountain shelter - one single room, no water supply, no restrooms).
 

The route has two main parts: first we continue the southern path using the same approach as in the previous day, then we leave the ridge from Funduri Pass and descend continuously up to Brusturet Chalet, meeting place with the car; car transfer to the accommodation place.

Accommodation in 3* guesthouse.

We start the day driving through steep and narrow limestone walls of Dambovicioara Gorge, and then the large meandered road goes to Rucar – Bran Pass giving us the opportunity to admire on a side the Ridge of Piatra Craiului Mountains we just traveled through, then the massive block of Bucegi Mountains on the other side.

The rest of today is allocated to visit other important medieval sights from the region:

- Rasnov Fortress built about 800 years ago on a rocky hilltop, elevated at 150m above in the small town with the same name. The fortress is placed near the Bran Pass, a trade route connecting Wallachia with Transylvania. It is one of the biggest rural fortresses in the country and somehow unique in that it was meant to be a place of refuge for the commoners from sieges over extended periods of time. As such it had at least 30 houses, a school, a chapel, and other buildings more commonly associated with a village.
The inner rooms are looking more like a maze, with several wood ladders linking them and a few so-called secret passages which should keep you busy for quite a while.
Finally, the bonus: the view over the mountains, green fields and little brown dots - houses from the small surrounding villages is magnificent!

- Brasov, the Saxon’s Kronstadt (Town of the Crown), the jewel of the German minority attracts with the largely Baroque area coiled beneath Mount Tampa and Mount Postavaru – old city. Visits to the Black Church – the biggest Gothic church from Southeast Europe houses a priceless collection of Oriental rugs as well as a 4000-pipe organ.,  the Council Square, the Franciscan Monastery, the Central Park, the Black and White Towers,  Ecaterina’s Gate, Schei Gate and the Rope Street (the narrowest street in Europe).

Arriving to Bucharest in the evening.