Stage 8 of 8 · Via Transilvanica
Caragiale → End
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Getting Here
Caragiale (bus stop)
722m from trailhead · ~9 min walk
Getting Out
Morii (bus stop)
649m from trail end · ~8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caragiale → km 6.7 (691m) 627–768m | 6.7 km | +201m / -166m | 1h 46m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 6.7 (691m) → km 12.5 (967m) 691–1,096m | 5.7 km | +580m / -304m | 2h 16m | 📈 Climbing |
km 12.5 (967m) → End 586–1,017m | 6.7 km | +174m / -552m | 1h 54m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 19.2 km | +630m / -695m | 5h 56m |
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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 19.2 km, 630m ascent, max altitude 1096.3m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.7L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1915 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 Caragiale to End (19.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚌 Transit Stops
- Canton Zărnești 4.3 km off trail
- Biserica 905m off trail
- Cap Linie Râșnov km 0.6 · 357m off trail
- Caragiale km 0.6 · 791m off trail
- Romacril km 1.2 · 2.2 km off trail
- Râșnov h. km 1.2 · 1.9 km off trail
- Halta Romacril km 1.2 · 1.8 km off trail
- Bază Trambulină km 1.6 · 838m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 16.5 · 441m off trail
- Shelter km 19.2 · 1.8 km off trail
- Shelter km 19.2 · 1.9 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 2.5 · 804m off trail
- Izvorul L.I.D. km 15.5 · 446m off trail
- Izvor km 15.6 · 524m off trail
- Fântâna "Sfânta Treime" km 17 · 1.8 km off trail
- Puțul lui Bărbier km 17.1 · 1.9 km off trail
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