Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica GPX, map & 8 stages
185 km in Hungary · 8 stages · 5,006 m ascent · 7/8 stages with public transport · best May–Jun and Sep–Oct
Plan Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica with the mapped-section GPX download, 8 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and 7/8 stages with public transport. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 8 stages at roughly even distances, 4 of the 7 breaks at a public-transport stop. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
Quick answer: Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica is a 185 km long-distance route from Archita to Brașov. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 8 stages at roughly even distances, 4 of the 7 breaks at a public-transport stop; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, mapped-section GPX download and 7/8 stages with public transport.
185km
Total Distance
8
Stages
5,006m
Total Ascent
106
Transit Stops
Plan Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica
Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica covers 185 km from Archita to Brașov with 5,006 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- May to June and September to October· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Mapped section GPX plus 8 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- 7 of 8 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 9 days hiking / 5 days trail running / 6 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Mapped section
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
Loading the forecast for low point (427 m) and high point (1,096 m)…
Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (427 m) and the highest point (1,096 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/8 | 0/8 | 0/8 | 5/8 | 8/8 | 8/8 | 5/8 | 4/8 | 8/8 | 6/8 | 0/8 | 0/8 |
| High point, day / night | -2°/-9° | 1°/-9° | 5°/-5° | 11°/0° | 16°/5° | 19°/8° | 21°/10° | 22°/10° | 16°/5° | 11°/1° | 5°/-3° | -1°/-7° |
| Low point, day / night | 1°/-8° | 4°/-7° | 10°/-2° | 16°/3° | 21°/8° | 24°/11° | 26°/13° | 27°/12° | 21°/8° | 16°/3° | 9°/-1° | 3°/-6° |
| Rain, mm | 29 | 26 | 37 | 44 | 70 | 83 | 84 | 68 | 48 | 40 | 32 | 30 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Possible | Possible | – | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 9 h 03 | 10 h 21 | 11 h 50 | 13 h 29 | 14 h 53 | 15 h 41 | 15 h 24 | 14 h 11 | 12 h 37 | 11 h 02 | 9 h 32 | 8 h 43 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Mapped section
Route tools availableThis page covers the Terra Borza Teutonica section beginning at Archita, not the complete Via Transilvanica.
How the stages are cut
We split Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica into 8 stages. 7 of them start or end at a transit stop — look for the 🚌 icon in the stage directory below.
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What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Archita
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
185.3 km remaining
+5006 m remaining
Climb
116.3 km
207 m climb
1.9 km at 10.8% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 30h 31m in
69.0 km remaining
+2415 m remaining
Climb
123.3 km
245 m climb
2.2 km at 11.0% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 32h 21m in
61.9 km remaining
+2099 m remaining
Climb
130.1 km
418 m climb
4.0 km at 10.4% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 34h 07m in
55.2 km remaining
+1798 m remaining
Descent
134.1 km
376 m descent
4.0 km at 9.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 35h 11m in
51.1 km remaining
+1334 m remaining
Climb
172.6 km
380 m climb
3.4 km at 11.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 45h 17m in
12.6 km remaining
+512 m remaining
Finish
185.3 km
Brașov
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 48h 36m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Archita → Ferienhaus nr. 79
Ferienhaus nr. 79 → Cobor
Cobor → Mândra
Mândra → Vâlcea
Vâlcea → Paltin
Paltin → CEC Zărnești
CEC Zărnești → Caragiale
Caragiale → Brașov
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archita → Ferienhaus nr. 79 | 19.9 km | +510m | 5h 06m | 🚏 |
| 2 | Ferienhaus nr. 79 → Cobor | 24.4 km | +639m | 6h 31m | — |
| 3 | Cobor → Mândra | 20.2 km | +446m | 5h 11m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Mândra → Vâlcea | 25.7 km | +310m | 5h 51m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Vâlcea → Paltin | 24.5 km | +503m | 5h 59m | 🚏 |
| 6 | Paltin → CEC Zărnești | 23.7 km | +1125m | 7h 19m | 🚌 |
| 7 | CEC Zărnești → Caragiale | 27.7 km | +615m | 7h 07m | 🚌 |
| 8 | Caragiale → Brașov | 19.2 km | +685m | 5h 28m | 🚌 |
| Total | 185.3 km | +5,006m | 48h 36m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
6 days in this draft — about 30.9 km/day, 185.3 km and 4,833 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–244.3 km · +1,149 m · ~11h 36m
- 1. Archita → Ferienhaus nr. 79 19.9 km · +510 m
- 2. Ferienhaus nr. 79 → Cobor 24.4 km · +639 m
- Day 2 Stages 3–445.9 km · +756 m · ~11h 06m
- 3. Cobor → Mândra 20.2 km · +446 m
- 4. Mândra → Vâlcea 25.7 km · +310 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Perșani (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 524.5 km · +503 m · ~6h
- 5. Vâlcea → Paltin 24.5 km · +503 m
- Day 4 Stage 623.7 km · +1,125 m · ~7h 18m
- 6. Paltin → CEC Zărnești 23.7 km · +1125 m
🚌 Nearby transit: CEC Zărnești (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 5 Stage 727.7 km · +615 m · ~7h 06m
- 7. CEC Zărnești → Caragiale 27.7 km · +615 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Caragiale (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 6 Stage 819.2 km · +685 m · ~5h 30m
- 8. Caragiale → Brașov 19.2 km · +685 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Morii (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 9 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
This 185 km mapped route section is split into 8 practical planning stages with GPX, elevation and transit context.
Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica — frequently asked questions
How long is Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica?
Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica is a 185 km long-distance route from Archita to Brașov, presented as 8 stages with map, mapped-section GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and 7/8 stages with public transport.
How many days do you need for Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica?
The distance-based examples cover 5-9 days for 185 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica is usually best from May to June and September to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1096 m) in December to February. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica by public transport?
This page lists 7/8 stages with public transport in Hungary as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica?
Yes. TrailSplits has a mapped-section GPX and 8 stage GPX downloads for Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica?
Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica is rated epic: 185 km with roughly 5,006 m of total ascent, with a high point near 1,096 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
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🗂️ Open data source: Mapped from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). This is a mapped section — see the coverage note above for its scope and source; it is not attributed to a single complete-route relation. Transit stops from OSM.