What we’re about
This is a group for the English-speaking people who love outdoor walking, hiking, camping and enjoy being in the middle of nature, away from the busy city.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Hiking: Brasov - Vf Tampa - Vf Postavaru - returnThe Northern Railway Station, București
Contact me on WhatsApp +40755044666 for any questions and to add you to the event chat group once you signed up.
Please note that the meeting time is at the North Rail Station to be in time for the 6:11am train to Brasov (IR 1735 - CFR Călători) arriving at 8:37am. From there you will need to take a taxi to the hike starting point at the intersection of Aleea Tiberiu Brediceanu with Aleea Suisul Castelului https://maps.app.goo.gl/xs4wpTby5AaDxNtx7
We will also organise car pooling so we do not depend on the return trains, as the last train to Bucharest is at 8:30pm and the track is long. Check with me first before you book your train ticket.Intro
Tâmpa is a mountain, part of the Postăvarul Massif, almost entirely surrounded by the city of Brașov. Its elevation is 960 m (955 m according to some sources), almost 400 m above the city. The altitude of the highest peak, also named Postăvarul is 1799 metres. We are going to hike from Brasov Old Town to Vf Postăvarul via Vf Tampa and return.Main track
Brasov Old Town (610m) - Vf Tampa (960m) - Vf Postavarul (1799m) - Brasov Old Town (610m)
Start time: 9am from Brasov Old Town - meeting point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xs4wpTby5AaDxNtx7
Difficulty: Hard
Length: 27.3km
Elevation gain: 1320m
Estimated time: 10-11h
Route type: Out and backPlanning
6:11am leaving from Bucharest Nord - IR 1680 - CFR Calatori (or car pickup details on whatsapp dedicated group)
8:37am arrive at Brasov train station
8:40am take taxi to the meeting point https://maps.app.goo.gl/xs4wpTby5AaDxNtx7
9:00am begin hike
10:30am arrive at Vf Tampa (960m)
2:30pm arrive at Vf Postavarul (1799m)
2:30pm-3:00pm lunch (bring your own)
7:30-8pm arrive back at the starting point
8:30pm last train to Bucharest
8pm leave towards Bucharest (cars) - optional dinner in Brasov Old Town
11pm arrive in BucharestThis is just a rough estimate, do not plan other events in the evening.
Arrival
Meeting point is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xs4wpTby5AaDxNtx7By train+taxi
București Nord
(6:11) IR 1735 (CFR Calatori) - Brasov (8:37)
Use this website to plan and buy tickets
https://mersultrenurilor.infofer.ro/en-GB/Train-itineraries/Bucuresti-Nord/Brasov?DepartureDate=18%2F05%2F2024
From Brasov train station you will need to take a taxi to the meeting point.Brasov (return)
There are trains towards București Nord every hour, the last ones are at 18:40, 18:49(slow), 19:53 and 20:30. Please do not buy a return ticket yet, as it would not be valid for another train in case we miss it.By car
Please plan to arrive in time by 8:45am as we start the hike at exactly 9:00amPacking
- Hiking backpack 20-40L
- Hiking boots or shoes
- Headlamp (lanternă frontală) in case we arrive after dark
- Rain jacket
- Warm layers: quick dry t-shirt/thermal, polar/down jacket/hoodie, avoid cotton
- Water - 2-3L (can buy extra at Cabana Postavarul)
- Fruit juice (optional) as energy drink
- Snacks - fruit, energy bars, dry fruit
- Lunch
- Sun protection - hat / baseball cap, sun glasses, sunscreen, lips balm
Feel free to contact me by WhatsApp +40755044666 for any questions.
