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Attraction · Arefu · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Poenari Castle in Arefu

Poenari Castle is an attraction in Arefu, Argeș. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 220 m you'll find a public toilet and a bench.

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Poenari Castle in Arefu

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The story

Audio tour · Poenari Castle

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You're standing at Poenari Castle, high on Mount Cetatea in Romania. If you've made it up here, you've earned it. Getting to the top means climbing 1,480 concrete steps. Catch your breath, then look around. Far below you, the Argeș River cuts through a canyon, and across the valley runs the Transfăgărășan, heading towards the Făgăraș Mountains.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Every day 09:00-18:00
Admission: Paid
Wheelchair: Not accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

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Facilities near Poenari Castle

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No water point, bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Poenari Castle open?

Every day 09:00-18:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Poenari Castle wheelchair accessible?

No, according to OpenStreetMap it is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 140 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Poenari Castle, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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