14. Circuit cascada Răchițele

The best way to explore the Răchițele waterfall is by following this route, as after the waterfall it returns on a different trail, cresting the ridge of the village with the same name. The circuit is 13 km long and can be covered in 5-6 hours, depending on your pace. The trail is marked with a red dot and starts in the center of the mentioned village. The first section follows the road to the waterfall, then, a few hundred meters beyond, climbs through the forest towards the ridge, facing the imposing limestone massif. The total elevation gain is around 520 meters.

This route is accessible all year round, and the starting point is 18 km from Smida Park (Smida - Doda Pilii - Răchițele).