Stage 3 of 8 · Via Transilvanica
Cobor → Mândra
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Start: Cobor
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
Getting Out
Mândra (bus stop)
5115m from trail end · ~60 min walk
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cobor → km 2.3 (648m) 504–653m | 2.3 km | +149m / -5m | 43 min | 📈 Climbing |
km 2.3 (648m) → Mândra 435–648m | 17.8 km | +313m / -526m | 4h 20m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 20.2 km | +442m / -512m | 5h 04m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 80% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 20.2 km, 442m ascent, max altitude 652.6m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1818 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Cobor to Mândra (20.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚌 Transit Stops
- Stație Bus km 17.8 · 4.4 km off trail
- Autogara km 17.8 · 4.4 km off trail
- Cartier Galați km 17.9 · 4.5 km off trail
- Gară km 17.9 · 5.0 km off trail
- Linia 3 km 17.9 · 5.0 km off trail
- Linia 4 km 17.9 · 5.0 km off trail
- Linia 2 km 17.9 · 5.0 km off trail
- Făgăraș km 17.9 · 4.9 km off trail
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