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Bran  — Omu Hut, via Poiana Gaura

Start: Bran
Range: Bucegi Mountains
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15.5 kmLength
1 865 mAscent
124 mDescent
2 505 mMax. altitude
762 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Bran – Poiana Gaura – Omu Hut. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local hiking trail. The marking is red, the sign is a cross on a white background. The length of the trail is 15.5 km. Location: mountain range – Bucegi, Romania. The trail passes through Bucegi Natural Park. A ticket is required to visit the park: 10 lei for adults for three months, which can be purchased online or from rangers.

At a glance

A one-day route of 15.5 km with 1,865 m of ascent from Bran to Omu Hut. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–8 kmClimb of 810 m (up to 1,580 m)
  2. 8–11 kmAlong the ridge at 1,520–1,610 m
  3. 11–16 kmClimb of 960 m to Omu Peak (2,514 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 320 m (≈32%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 6, 7 and 11.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Bran-Ciubotea Salvamont Hut (km 6), Omu Chalet (km 16).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 8 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Bran. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 6, 7 and 11.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bran-Ciubotea Salvamont Hut (km 6), Omu Chalet (km 16).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Malul lui Iacob (south-west slope), 766 mkm 0 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 766 m
  2. Spring below Gogu Noaghiei (north-east slope), 1 076 mkm 5.7 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 076 m
  3. Bran-Ciubotea Salvamont Hutkm 6.1 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 138 m
  4. Spring below Gogu Noaghiei (east slope)km 7 from the start · Not verified · 1 379 m
  5. Spring below Lanciakm 11.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 725 m
  6. Omu Chaletkm 15.5 from the start · Standing · 2 507 m

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