Stage 4 of 8 · Via Transilvanica
Mândra → Perșani
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Getting Here
Mândra (bus stop)
5115m from trailhead · ~60 min walk
Getting Out
Perșani (train station)
8061m from trail end · ~95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mândra → km 9.7 (434m) 427–564m | 9.7 km | +207m / -207m | 2h 22m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 9.7 (434m) → km 17.6 (460m) 433–460m | 7.9 km | +110m / -84m | 1h 48m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 17.6 (460m) → Perșani 458–550m | 8.1 km | +130m / -94m | 1h 53m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 25.7 km | +310m / -240m | 6h 05m |
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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 25.7 km, 310m ascent, max altitude 564.3m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.9L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2052 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 Mândra to Perșani (25.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚌 Transit Stops
- Cartier Galați 4.8 km off trail
- Kaufland 4.6 km off trail
- Mândra 3.2 km off trail
- Mândra Oltului Hm 3.4 km off trail
- Șercaia km 14.4 · 984m off trail
- Șercaia hc km 14.9 · 411m off trail
- Perșani km 22.5 · 3.3 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Izvor cu jgheab km 10 · 131m off trail
- izvor km 24.5 · On trail
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