Place to visit
Refugiul Grind, Romania: what it is and when to go
Refugiul Grind is a mountain hut in Romania (Bran). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Hiking
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 126 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- carpati.org
- Coordinates
- 45.51712, 25.21692
What it is and where
Refugiul Grind is a mountain hut in Romania (Bran).
It is in Bran, where this site lists 23 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.51712, 25.21692; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 126 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Hiking places in Romania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Refugiul Grind is May to October.
- JanPossible8:53
- FebPossible10:09
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:18
- MayBest time14:42
- JunBest time15:28
- JulBest time15:09
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Romania
To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Romania checklist. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- La OmSummit1.2 km
- PietreiSummit1.6 km
- Curmătura Foii-sub ZaplazHiking2.5 km
- AscuţitPeak in Romania3.5 km
- Cabana Curmătura-Vf. La Om-Podu DâmbovițeiHiking3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: Hiking
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E8 European long distance path: European long-distance hiking trail
- Ciucaș Peak: mountain in Romania
- Via Transilvanica: long-distance trail in Romania
- Cabana Omu
- Cabana Babele
Every Romania place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refugiul Grind?
It is a mountain hut in Romania.
When is the best time to visit Refugiul Grind?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32.
How do you get to Refugiul Grind?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 126 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have La Om, Pietrei, Curmătura Foii-sub Zaplaz. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Bran23 places to see in and around Bran, Romania: Bran Castle, Piatra Craiului Mountains, Râșnov Fortress. Best time: May to October.
- Hiking246 places for hiking in Romania, from E3 European long distance path to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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