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Bran  — Omu Hut, via Țigănești Saddle

Start: Bran
Range: Bucegi Mountains
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15 kmLength
1 847 mAscent
107 mDescent
2 505 mMax. altitude
762 mMin. altitude

Trail map

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 – Țigănești Saddle – Omu Hut. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — vertical stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 15 km. Location: mountain range — Bucegi, Romania. The route 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 km with 1,847 m of ascent from Bran to Omu Hut. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–15 kmClimb of 1,740 m to Omu Peak (2,514 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 290 m (≈29%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 7. There are no springs between km 7 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Țigănești Hut (km 11), Omu Chalet (km 15).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 7 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 and 7. There are no springs between km 7 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Țigănești Hut (km 11), Omu Chalet (km 15).

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), 1 305 mkm 6.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 305 m
  3. Țigănești Hutkm 11.1 from the start · Not verified · 2 169 m
  4. Omu Chaletkm 15 from the start · Standing · 2 507 m

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