Easy Hike on Via Transilvanica between Râșnov and Bran

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Meeting point: Râșnov / Valea Glăjăriei or we depart together from Bucharest.

The Story of Our Trail We depart Saturday morning from Râșnov (Valea Glăjăriei), following Via Transilvanica. We walk through mountain villages, with excellent views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountains. We will take a coffee or tea break at a cabin above Șimon village, where we can relax and enjoy the landscape. After the break, we descend toward Bran among the villagers' houses, discovering the authentic beauty of mountain life.

Trail Information

• Itinerary: Râșnov - Via Transilvanica - Bran

• Elevation gain: 400m elevation difference

• Distance: 14km

• Approximate duration: 6 hours including breaks

• Trail type: Linear (if we travel by minibus, it will pick us up at the end; otherwise, we take public transport back to Râșnov)

• Difficulty: Easy

Who is it for?

This event is dedicated to those seeking a reasonable challenge and a special scenic exploration experience. The trail is perfect for you if:

• You have a good physical condition and are prepared to cover a distance of 10 - 15 km in a single day.

• You are not afraid of winter-specific mountain terrain (cold, snow, spectacular views).

Required Equipment

• Mountain boots (mandatory) – waterproof, with good grip.

• Gaiters

• 20 - 25l backpack with waterproof cover

• 3-layer clothing, including a waterproof jacket

• Down jacket

• Ski / sun goggles

• Sunscreen

• 1.5 - 2 liters of water and food (lunch snack)

• Trekking poles

• Hat, gloves (2 pairs), buff

Practical Details

Hike cost: 195 RON/person

The price includes:

• Mountain hiking guide / Certified International Mountain Leader

• Full assistance throughout the entire trip

• Snowshoes if needed

• Collective equipment

  Transport: We will organize based on the number of people, either by rented minibus or in personal cars.

Registration To register, please complete the form: https://forms.gle/CmxtyUSoHxds9L2Y8

Registration deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation more than 7 days before: Full refund or transfer to a future trip.

• Cancellation less than 7 days before: For organizational reasons, a refund is not possible, but we offer the flexibility to join another future trip.

• Weather conditions: We reserve the right to cancel the hike in dangerous weather conditions (ice, blizzard, red alert), and the money will be fully refunded.

Contact: You can contact us at phone/WhatsApp +40 745 605 361 or at the address explore@upthemountains.com