Hiking (hard): Bran - Vf Scara - Vf Omu - Ref Tiganesti - Bran

The pace for this hike will be fast with potentially some running, please contact me to check all the details after you join.
Contact me on WhatsApp +40755044666 for any questions and to add you to the event chat group once you signed up.

Info
This track combines the the Omu Marathon main ascent and the Transylvania 30k main ascent (going this route down).

Track
Bran (750m) - Vf Scara (2422m) - Vf Omu (2507m) - Ref Tiganesti (2200m) - Bran (750m)
Start time: 7:30am at Bran Castle
Difficulty: Hard
Length: 28km
Elevation gain: 1950m
Estimated time: 10-12h
Route type: Loop

Planning (estimated)
4:00am leaving from Bucharest (pickup details on whatsapp dedicated group)
7:30am beging hike from Bran (750m)
11:00am - Vf Scara (2422m)
12:30pm - arrive at Vf Omu (2507) (water buying point)
12:30pm-1:30pm - lunch (bring your own or buy warm food at Cabana Omu)
3:00pm - arrive at Ref Tiganesti (2200m)
6:30pm arrive back at Bran (750m)
7:00pm Dinner in Bran
11:00pm back in Bucharest and drop off
This is just a rough estimate, do not plan other events in the evening.
Make sure you have a headlamp (lanternă frontală) in case we get caught by the dark on the way back.
The weather conditions in the mountains are very different from Bucharest, bring more warm layers.
Arrival
This track is only accessible by car
The trip from Bucharest to Bran is around 3h depending on the traffic. We will arrange the car seats and pickup details on the dedicated WhatsApp group.
Costs
The hike guiding is free. Since we go with our personal cars there are transportation costs that will be split equally between the driver and passengers, the amount will be communicated the day before.
Packing

• Hiking backpack 20-40L
• Hiking boots / shoes or trail running shoes
• Headlamp (lanternă frontală)
• Rain or shell jacket
• Warm layers (avoid cotton): (1) quick dry t-shirt/thermal base layer (merinos or synthetic), (2) polar hoodie, (3) down/synthetic jacket
• Water/tea - 3L - can also buy water at Cabana Omu
• Hiking poles/sticks (optional)
• Fruit juice (optional) as energy drink
• Electrolytes, magnesium (optional)
• Energy gels (optional)
• Snacks - fruit, energy bars, dry fruit
• Lunch, dinner
• Cash for buying food/drinks at Cabana's
• Beanie / buff / gloves
• Power bank (optional)
• Sun protection - hat / baseball cap, sun glasses, sunscreen, lips balm

Contact me on WhatsApp +40755044666 for any questions.