Stage 7 of 8 · Via Transilvanica: Terra Borza Teutonica
CEC Zărnești → Caragiale
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Start
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CEC Zărnești
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
27.7 km remaining
+615 m remaining
Water
300 m
Drinking Water
Water
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About 5 min in
27.4 km remaining
+611 m remaining
Water
7.7 km
Izvorul Liliacul
Water
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About 1h 59m in
20.0 km remaining
+383 m remaining
Water
8.8 km
Drinking Water
Water
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About 2h 16m in
18.9 km remaining
+371 m remaining
Water
9.6 km
Drinking Water
Water
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About 2h 28m in
18.1 km remaining
+355 m remaining
Water
9.6 km
Drinking Water
Water
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About 2h 28m in
18.1 km remaining
+355 m remaining
Finish
27.7 km
Caragiale
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 7h 07m in
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Getting Here
CEC Zărnești (bus stop)
195m from trailhead · ~2 min walk
Getting Out
Caragiale (bus stop)
722m from trail end · ~9 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CEC Zărnești → km 9.2 (761m) 714–923m | 9.2 km | +254m / -207m | 2h 26m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 9.2 (761m) → km 18.5 (921m) 761–1,068m | 9.2 km | +363m / -203m | 2h 37m | 📈 Climbing |
km 18.5 (921m) → Caragiale 657–921m | 9.2 km | +3m / -268m | 2h 02m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 27.7 km | +615m / -672m | 7h 07m |
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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 7: CEC Zărnești → Caragiale is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1072 m) in December to February.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (657 m) and the highest point (1,072 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| High point, day / night | 0°/-8° | 1°/-8° | 5°/-5° | 10°/0° | 15°/5° | 19°/9° | 21°/10° | 21°/10° | 16°/6° | 12°/2° | 6°/-2° | 1°/-6° |
| Low point, day / night | 0°/-8° | 3°/-8° | 8°/-3° | 14°/2° | 19°/6° | 22°/10° | 24°/12° | 25°/11° | 20°/7° | 14°/2° | 8°/-2° | 2°/-6° |
| Rain, mm | 32 | 29 | 41 | 50 | 77 | 91 | 93 | 74 | 52 | 41 | 35 | 34 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Possible | Possible | – | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 9 h 04 | 10 h 22 | 11 h 50 | 13 h 28 | 14 h 52 | 15 h 40 | 15 h 22 | 14 h 11 | 12 h 37 | 11 h 02 | 9 h 33 | 8 h 44 |
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 27.7 km, 615m ascent, max altitude 1071.7m, ~7h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.6L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2491 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp7h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 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 CEC Zărnești to Caragiale (27.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 CEC Zărnești 138m off trail
- 🚌 Catedrala km 0.1 · 340m off trail
- 🚏 Transbus Codreanu Bus Stop Bran km 7.1 · 446m off trail
- 🚌 Bus Stop km 8.8 · 303m off trail
- 🚌 Supermarkt Wolf km 9.3 · 1.2 km off trail
- 🚌 Cap Linie Râșnov km 27.7 · 473m off trail
- 🚌 Caragiale km 27.7 · 689m off trail
- 🚌 Biserica km 27.7 · 903m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 0.3 · 134m off trail
- Izvorul Liliacul km 7.7 · 1.2 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 8.8 · 263m off trail
- Drinking Water km 9.6 · 440m off trail
- Drinking Water km 9.6 · 394m off trail
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