21.8 km point to point from Moieciu de Sus, finishing at Bran Castle, with no qualifying run needed
The 20k is the entry point to the Transylvania 100 weekend and the only one of the five that does not start at Bran Castle. Runners assemble by the castle and are bussed to the Bangaleasa Valley barrier at Moieciu de Sus for an 11:00 start. A 2 km forest road leads into a steep 2.5 km climb gaining about 650 m to Grohotis at 1,760 m, the high point of the race. From there the route joins the 50k line and descends almost continuously through alpine meadow and forest to the hunting lodge at Poiana Gutanu, then Poiana Gaura, and runs out through forest and forest road to the castle, with short climbs at Saua Polite and Muchia Grajdului. No previous mountain running experience is required, but the full mandatory kit list still applies.
Suitable for first-timers
Bran, Brasov, RomaniaMay 29, 2027
Transylvania 20k is a point-to-point trail race in Bran, Brasov, Romania, held on May 29, 2027. The course covers 21.8 km, climbs 1,348 m, and has an 8h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,105 m | — | |
Grohotis Checkpoint | 5.0 | 1,775 m | — | |
Poiana Gutanu Aid Station | 8.4 | 1,483 m | — | |
Poarta Aid Station | 16.9 | 992 m | — | Crew |
Finish Finish | 21.6 | 760 m | 8h7:00 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Late May in the Bran valley is usually mild, around 8 to 20 C at the 750 m start. Higher on the course, conditions are colder and far more changeable, with wind, fog, rain and hail all possible. Snow and ice can still be present on the higher ground in late May.
Mountain weather changes fast. Wind, fog, rain and hail are all possible on the same day.
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