Stage 4 of 8 · Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica
Mândra → Vâlcea
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Start
0 m
Mândra
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
25.7 km remaining
+310 m remaining
Climb
600 m
136 m climb
3.2 km at 4.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 8 min in
25.1 km remaining
+310 m remaining
Descent
3.8 km
123 m descent
2.2 km at 5.5% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 52 min in
22.0 km remaining
+175 m remaining
Water
10.0 km
Izvor cu jgheab
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 2h 17m in
15.7 km remaining
+144 m remaining
Climb
23.7 km
65 m climb
1.5 km at 4.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 5h 24m in
2.0 km remaining
+64 m remaining
Water
24.5 km
izvor
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 5h 35m in
1.2 km remaining
+59 m remaining
Finish
25.7 km
Vâlcea
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 5h 52m in
0 m remaining
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Start: Mândra
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
End: Vâlcea
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mândra → km 8.6 (454m) 428–564m | 8.6 km | +165m / -147m | 2h 05m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 8.6 (454m) → km 17.2 (459m) 432–459m | 8.6 km | +45m / -40m | 1h 50m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 17.2 (459m) → Vâlcea 459–543m | 8.5 km | +103m / -57m | 1h 55m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 25.7 km | +310m / -235m | 5h 51m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
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Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 80% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica Stage 4: Mândra → Vâlcea is usually best from April to June and September to October. Snow is likely at the high point (564 m) in December to February.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage, around 427–564 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| Day / night | 0°/-8° | 3°/-7° | 9°/-3° | 15°/2° | 20°/7° | 24°/11° | 25°/12° | 26°/12° | 21°/7° | 15°/2° | 8°/-2° | 2°/-6° |
| Rain, mm | 28 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 67 | 79 | 74 | 61 | 48 | 40 | 31 | 29 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 9 h 02 | 10 h 20 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 29 | 14 h 54 | 15 h 42 | 15 h 25 | 14 h 12 | 12 h 37 | 11 h 01 | 9 h 31 | 8 h 42 |
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.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
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; verify refill availability
- 🍫 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 Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Mândra to Vâlcea (25.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚏 Șercaia km 14.4 · 984m off trail
- 🚏 Șercaia hc km 14.9 · 411m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Izvor cu jgheab km 10 · 131m off trail
- izvor km 24.5 · On trail
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