Transport

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Before participating

How to get to the start?

Carpathia Trails takes place in the picturesque area of Cheile Grădiștei Resort, Fundata village, near Brașov.
Here are all the details to help you get to the start easily:

By personal car:

Set your destination to Cheile Grădiștei Resort Fundata.

Attention: There is also Cheile Grădiștei Resort Moieciu, but it is situated 5 km before the Fundata resort, where the race start is located.

Car rental:
Renting a car is a great option if you want to explore the beautiful alpine region and nearby attractions at your own pace.
Recommended provider: Autonom, with rental centers in Bucharest, Brașov, Sibiu, and more.

https://www.autonom.com/

📍 Recommended routes:

From Brașov:

Take DN73 toward Bran-Moeciu. The road is paved and well signposted.
Estimated time: approx. 45–50 minutes (45 km).

From Bucharest (2 options):

  1. Bucharest → Ploiești → DN1 to Predeal → DN73 to Râșnov → DN73 to Moeciu
    ~180–200 km | approx. 3h30 – 4h

     

  2. Bucharest → A1 to Pitești → DN73 to Câmpulung, Rucăr → DN73 to Moeciu
    ~180–200 km | approx. 3h30 – 4h

     

🅿️ Parking:

Parking spaces inside the resort are limited, so carpooling is highly recommended to ensure space for all participants.

  • Parking is free for those staying at the resort.

     

  • Paid for those coming from outside. 

Please follow the parking stewards’ instructions and only park in designated areas.

By plane:

The closest airports are:

Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (code OTPX)
 
Sibiu International Airport
Henri Coandă International Airport, Bucharest
  • Best connected airport, ~170 km away (~3h30 by car)

https://www.bucharestairports.ro/otp

From the airport, you can:

  • Take a train (to Bucharest North Station, then change to Brașov)

     

  • Take a bus to Brașov. For direct transfer, you can book a low-cost shuttle bus to Moieciu de Jos, then a taxi to the start (approx. 10 km).

     

Details & bookings

 

By public transport:

The nearest main public transport hub (bus/train) is Brașov, ~45 km away.

From Brașov:

  • Take a bus to Moeciu de Jos or Fundata (check local bus schedules).

     

  • Then, take a taxi for the final 10 km to Cheile Grădiștei Fundata.

     

Bus routes Brașov → Moeciu/Fundata
🚖 Taxi options:


If you prefer, take a taxi directly from Brașov to Fundata (~150 lei / €30).
Please confirm the price with the driver beforehand.

Recommended taxi provider:
Taxi Moieciu Geg
📞 0742 417 632 / 0741 379 647
📧 [email protected]