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Overview
Taking a bicycle tour in Romania, specifically Transylvania, is like cycling in an undiscovered, mysterious, and ancient landscape, straight from the pages of literature. This is the land of Dracula; rolling hills, beautiful valleys, and cool forests.
The villages of gingerbread houses, fortified churches, and remote cultures are not easily reached by public transportation and are best explored on two wheels!
The Transylvanian Saxon Heritage Trail passes through a number of small Saxon villages that still flourish the old way, with small family farms that provide sustenance and tradition. Traditional guesthouses, local food, and old-world hospitality await. Bike Romania with us and discover Transylvania’s most romantic landscape - Saxonland!
You can request upgrades in accommodations for this tour, and custom itineraries are possible.
Highlights
- Fortified Churches (2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Medias
- Saxon Villages
- Bethlen Castle Cris
- Breite Ancient Oak Tree Reserve
- Sighisoara (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Farm visiting
- Traditional meals with locals
- Salina Turda salt mines
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Alma Vii
Day 2: Alma Vii – Malancrav, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Malancrav – Sighisoara, 22 mi. (36 km)
Day 4: Sighisoara – Crit, 27 mi. (43 km)
Day 5: Crit - Viscri, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 6: Viscri – Transfer to Cluj**We advise booking a night or two in Cluj at the end of your tour, a dynamic and historic city.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Alma Vii
After a short walk in the Cluj historical center, there will be a transfer to the first Saxon village, Alma Vii.Preferred accommodation: Alma Via Guesthouse
Day 2: Alma Vii – Malancrav, 25 mi. (40 km)
After breakfast, you will have a short bike fitting session, after which you cycle to Biertan over beautiful rolling hills to discover one of the best-preserved fortified churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Leaving Biertan and Copsa Mare, your ride continues through pleasant countryside and into a beautiful forest. The road will also change from asphalt to gravel. From Nou Sasesc, you can choose whether to cycle or walk. Malancrav is the day's destination, home to the largest Saxon community in Transylvania. You will enjoy the fortified church and the well-preserved mural paintings.Preferred accommodation: Str. Principala
Day 3: Malancrav – Sighisoara, 22 mi. (36 km)
First on the agenda today is the village of Floresti, from where you'll continue through the countryside to Cris, home of the Bethlen castle. This Renaissance castle is one of the most beautiful in all of Transylvania. Today, you’ll have a couple of climbs and downhills, but the surrounding beauty will carry you through. The Breite Ancient Oak Tree Reserve offers a spectacular ride among centuries–old trees. After a small, technical downhill, you will reach Sighisoara, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful and well-preserved inhabited citadels in Europe, and another UNESCO World Heritage Site.Preferred accommodation: Hotel Fronius
Day 4: Sighisoara – Crit, 27 mi. (43 km)
In the morning you will enjoy a short walk around the old town of Sighisoara. Once on the bike, leaving Sighisoara you will cross a long and scenic meadow, at the base of a forest. Crossing the forest and the village we’ll continue our way via bike track to Crit. It is a fantastic single track through the woods and meadows that crosses a long and scenic meadow at the base of a forest.Preferred accommodation: Pending
Day 5: Crit - Viscri, 16 mi. (26 km)
Today is the most scenic day of your tour. You traverse the Fagaras. Mountains over the huge meadows with grazing sheep. Viscri is probably the most famous village in Romania, due to its unspoiled Saxon architecture and preserved lifestyle.Preferred accommodation: Escala Str Principala
Day 6: Viscri – Transfer to Cluj
After a transfer back to Cluj, there is an optional visit to Salina Turda, a breathtaking salt mine. If you didn’t have a chance when you arrived, take some time to explore the "unofficial" capital of Transylvania that shares both Romanian and Hungarian traditions. Your tour price does not include the overnight accommodation but we strongly advise booking one or two nights in Cluj so that you can take advantage of this wonderful city and the surroundings.Looking for more? View all our featured bike trips, specials, and news, or look at our full list of bike tours in Europe.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
You will be accommodated in traditional guesthouses or 2 - 3 star pensions. For example, on your first night, you will stay in Alma Vi, a traditional Saxon farmhouse that has been lovingly restored and converted into a guesthouse. With its whitewashed walls, red tile roof, natural wood, and wonderful location, it will give your stay authenticity. In Sighisoara, you will stay in the Fonius Guesthouse, offering accommodations in a restored building right in the Sighisoara Medieval Citadel. Lots of wood, stone, and antiques add to the atmosphere! On each day’s details you will find the name of the preferred guesthouse or pension.
Bicycles
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- 5 nights in 2 to 3-star guesthouses or pensions
- 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, & 5 dinners
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bike rental with helmet & pannier (Standard CROSS MTB bike with front suspension)
- Bike Protection
- All transfers
- Luggage transfer
- Entrance fees
- Tour guide & support van
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities for the guide
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
Dates on request.
Minimum of 4 to confirm a tour date. For bookings less than 4, a supplement will be required. See pricing
Special tour dates are possible based on size of your group and availability. Do not hesitate to ask!
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2023
Twin/double $ 2842 £ 1439 $ 2,573 € 1705 Ft 719018 kr 253057 ₪ 6610 ¥ 275224 Mex$ 37140 NZ$ 3121 kr 20211 zł 7444 S$ 2456 kr 19971 CHF 1616 $ 1,828 Single supplement $ 333 £ 169 $ 302 € 200 Ft 84342 kr 29684 ₪ 775 ¥ 32284 Mex$ 4357 NZ$ 366 kr 2371 zł 873 S$ 288 kr 2343 CHF 190 $ 214 Extra Options
Electric bike $ 267 £ 135 $ 241 € 160 Ft 67474 kr 23747 ₪ 620 ¥ 25827 Mex$ 3485 NZ$ 293 kr 1897 zł 699 S$ 231 kr 1874 CHF 152 $ 172 Extra nights On request -
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
Moderate guided and supported bike tour with average daily distances of 24 miles (38 km)
Airport Info
Closest international airport to your tour start is Cluj-Napoca International Airport
Local Travel
Included in your tour price is a transfer on tour start day from the airport to your first hotel.
If you are planning on arriving early to spend a couple of days before your tour in Cluj, the airport is located close to downtown (only about 8 - 9 km). Taxis are waiting outside the airport. Genuine taxis are marked in a clear way with the word taxi on top in a light bar as well as a car number.Climate
Romania has a temperate-continental climate, with four distinct seasons. The spring is pleasant with cool mornings and nights and warm days. Summer is hot, especially in the south of the country, where Bucharest has an average high temperature in July of almost 30°C. Summer temperatures in Transylvania are usually a few degrees cooler than this, with the average high temperature in Cluj-Napoca around 25° C. High mountain areas in Transylvania still feel fresh in the summer months. During the summer, you might encounter an intense and violent thunderstorm, with dramatic displays of lightning and sudden bursts of torrential rain. Autumns are cool, with meadows and trees producing beautifully colored foliage, creating a pastoral painting. Please check local conditions before your arrival and pack accordingly!
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Extra Stay
We recommend extending your stay to explore the beautiful area around Cluj Napoca still undiscovered by mass tourism!
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Szabolcs Tyukodi.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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