Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu

Parcul Natural Bucegi, România

15.7 miles (25.3 km) · 6,241 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu is a 15.7-mile loop route in Parcul Natural Bucegi, România, gaining 6,241 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.4 miles gaining 2,845 feet at an average 20.2% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.7 mi (25.3 km)
Elevation gain	6,241 ft (1,902 m)
Average gain	397 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 2,804 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	50.3%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	17.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	2%
Steep downhill	43%

Questions about Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu

How much elevation gain does Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu have?

Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu has 6,241 ft (1,902 m) of elevation gain over 15.7 miles (25.3 km). That averages 397 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu?

The difficulty score for Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu is 17.5 of 100. That is harder than 87.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu?

The longest climb on Bran - Poiana Gaura - Cabana Omu runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 2,804 ft (855 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50.3%.