About Predeal
Predeal is the highest town in Romania, lying at 1,030–1,110 m at the top of the Prahova Valley, right in the pass that separates Muntenia from Transylvania. The town rests on three massifs: Postăvaru, Piatra Mare and Bucegi. Until 1918 it was a frontier settlement between the Kingdom of Romania and the Habsburg Empire, and the building of the former border-guard post can still be seen today.
The settlement grew up with the Ploiești–Brașov railway and the border station, in the last decades of the 19th century. Older is Predeal Monastery, whose foundation is dated to 1774. Today the town lives from tourism: in winter it is a ski resort with a small ski area at the foot of Clăbucet, and in summer it is a starting point for hikes into the three massifs.
What you can see
The ski area is right next to the town. The four-seat Clăbucet chairlift climbs 1,657 m, from 1,060 m up to 1,448 m, at the Clăbucet Sosire chalet. The runs descend towards the town: Clăbucet, about 2 km long, with easy to medium gradients; Cocoșului, about 1.5 km long, steep and technical; and Subteleferic, about 2 km long, the only one lit for night skiing. The lifts are run by Teleferic Prahova (Genetrix) and also operate outside the ski season, according to a timetable, and from the top station the paths along the Clăbucet ridge begin.
Next to the Clăbucet run there is an 822 m summer toboggan, opened in 2025, which you can ride when there is no snow. In the centre, the church of Saints Constantine and Helena is worth a stop, and at the entrance from Brașov stands the statue of the poet Mihail Săulescu, who died on the Predeal front in 1916.
Good to know
The lifts run a reduced timetable outside the ski season, and the drag lift runs only when there is snow. The condition of the runs is updated daily at 9:00 on the operator's website. Children under 12 may ride the chairlift only if accompanied in every chair by an adult or an instructor. A new fixed chairlift is being installed on Clăbucet Sosire and Variantă, to prepare the ski area for the 2027 competitions.
Information verified on 24 October 2026.
- The ride on the Clăbucet chairlift, 1,657 m long, from 1,060 m to 1,448 m.
- The descent on the Clăbucet run, about 2 km long, or on the steeper Cocoșului.
- Night skiing on the Subteleferic run, the only one that is lit.
- The 822 m summer toboggan next to the Clăbucet run.
- A stroll through the centre to the church of Saints Constantine and Helena.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Predeal is on the DN1, ~25 km from Brașov, on the road that climbs from the city towards the pass. From Bucharest it is ~150 km on the DN1, along the Prahova Valley, through Ploiești, Sinaia and Bușteni. From Brașov you can also take the DN73A, via Râșnov.
Public transport: trains on the Bucharest–Brașov main line stop at Predeal station, a short distance from the centre. From there you can reach the town on foot or by taxi.
- Fees & discounts
Entry to the town is free. For adults the chairlift costs 60 lei for the ascent, 60 lei for the descent and 100 lei return; children aged 5–12 pay 35 lei each way and 50 lei return, and children under 5 ride free. One ascent on the drag lift costs 50 lei for adults and 25 lei for children. The 2026 ski pass costs adults 120 lei for 2 hours, 200 lei for 4 hours and 250 lei for a day, and children pay half; there are also passes for 2–5 days, point cards and a season pass. Passes of 1–5 days are not valid for night skiing. People with disabilities ride free on one simple ticket per day, on presentation of supporting documents. No discounts are given to groups, students or pensioners.
- Rules
On the runs, follow the markings and the skiers' code of conduct. Children under 12 may ride the chairlift only if accompanied in every chair by an adult or an instructor. Pets may ride the lift; dogs of breeds regarded as dangerous (for example Rottweiler or Pit Bull) may ride only with a muzzle, collar and lead, under the supervision of an adult. The weather in the mountains changes quickly, so bring warm clothes and suitable footwear even in summer.
- Facilities
Hotels, guesthouses and chalets · restaurants and terraces · pharmacies · mountain rescue, police and gendarmerie · night-lit run · summer toboggan
Frequently asked questions about Predeal
- How much is a ticket to Predeal?
- Admission to Predeal is free (chairlift: 100 lei return). Entry to the town is free. For adults the chairlift costs 60 lei for the ascent, 60 lei for the descent and 100 lei return; children aged 5–12 pay 35 lei each way and 50 lei return, and children under 5 ride free. One ascent on the drag lift costs 50 lei for adults and 25 lei for children. The 2026 ski pass costs adults 120 lei for 2 hours, 200 lei for 4 hours and 250 lei for a day, and children pay half; there are also passes for 2–5 days, point cards and a season pass. Passes of 1–5 days are not valid for night skiing. People with disabilities ride free on one simple ticket per day, on presentation of supporting documents. No discounts are given to groups, students or pensioners.
- What are the opening hours of Predeal?
- Opening hours at Predeal: daily open 24 hours. The town can be entered freely at any time. The timetable below is that of the Clăbucet chairlift, as posted by the operator in October 2026: Saturday and Sunday, first ascent at 09:00, last ascent at 15:30 and last descent at 15:45; closed Monday to Friday. The drag lift runs only in the ski season. The timetable may change with the weather. In the ski season, day passes are valid from 08:30 to 16:30 and the 2-hour pass until 19:00; the condition of the runs is updated daily on teleferic.ro.
- How long does a visit to Predeal take?
- A visit to Predeal takes about 3½ – 4 hours (a ski outing or a hike).
- Can you visit Predeal with kids?
- Yes, Predeal is suitable for children (Clăbucet run, summer toboggan).
- How do I get to Predeal?
- Predeal is located at Bulevardul Mihail Săulescu, în centrul orașului, Predeal, Brașov County. By car: Predeal is on the DN1, ~25 km from Brașov, on the road that climbs from the city towards the pass. From Bucharest it is ~150 km on the DN1, along the Prahova Valley, through Ploiești, Sinaia and Bușteni. From Brașov you can also take the DN73A, via Râșnov. Public transport: trains on the Bucharest–Brașov main line stop at Predeal station, a short distance from the centre. From there you can reach the town on foot or by taxi.
- When is the best time to visit Predeal?
- The best season for Predeal: All year round (skiing in winter, hiking in summer).
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