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Starting point
Brașov
Finish point
Sibiu
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Season
From April to September
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Road / Gravel / E-bike
Number of people
Choose your style

- Explore medieval Saxon heritage
- Cycle through UNESCO-listed fortified churches and villages
- Ride through Transylvania’s countryside along the Carpathian hills
- Discover Sighișoara, Dracula’s birthplace
- Enjoy traditional Transylvanian cuisine
- Visit Sibiu, one of Romania’s most charming cities
Itinerary of the trip
What’s included in the price?
Self-guided
NOT INCLUDED
Discover Transylvania’s medieval heritage on a self-guided cycling tour through UNESCO-listed Saxon villages, fortified churches, and historic towns.
The fully paved route was inspired by the Via Transilvanica, a 1400-kilometer-long hiking trail that crosses Romania and promotes the country’s respective cultural, historical, and natural diversity among its regions.
Our bike tour takes you along the rolling hills of the Carpathians covered with dense forests and scenic valleys, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and nature.
You will discover medieval cities like Brașov and Sibiu and traditional villages like Micloșoara, visit Count Kálnoky’s medieval castle, and explore the famous Viscri Fortified Church.
The cycling journey includes Cincșor and Biertan, where well-preserved fortifications and cobbled streets reveal the story of Transylvania’s Saxon past.
A highlight of the adventure is Sighișoara, a UNESCO-listed medieval citadel and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, the historical figure behind Dracula.
This journey follows fully paved roads and is designed for cyclists with a good fitness level, featuring a maximum daily ride of 75 kilometers and up to 600 meters of elevation gain per day.
However, the carefully planned route ensures a hassle-free experience, complete with a digital guidebook featuring recommendations and GPS tracks to keep you on course. If you ever need assistance, our round-the-clock support team is just a phone call away.
With luggage transfers and carefully pre-booked accommodations, this tour offers a seamless experience, perfect for cyclists seeking an immersive journey through Transylvania’s historic heart.
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Romania is generally safe for cycling travelers. Improving roads and drivers accustomed to cyclists, especially in rural areas offer a secure and enjoyable experience. Following our carefully designated cycling routes, you can confidently explore the country. Additionally, the ongoing situation in Ukraine does not impact Romania, and all the cycling regions we promote remain safe and unaffected.
First class company with a well planned route, great accommodation and simply outstanding support in time of trouble. We did a two week ride from Bled to Pula in September 2023. Fair to say we hit a lot of problems courtesy of BA with rescheduled and diverted flights, lost bags, problems with our own bikes, returning rental bikes and more. Daja was simply amazing in helping us sort all of them out and was so accessible at all hours. She even managed to source and buy a forgotten Thru-axle and deliver it personally to our hotel, which is far and above any service i would reasonably expect. Thank you !! Our accommodation was fantastic and far better than expected in all but one location. The route planning in Slovenia was great but due to our decision to bring road bikes from the UK and the nature of the roads in Croatia, our second week was a bit tricky route wise and it would have been good to have had a discussion about this section beforehand. A Gravel bike is far better suited to Croatia although this was our decision to bring road bikes. Transport arrangement and logistics were flawless. Overall, i would change very little and we will definitely be returning to Slovenia. Daja was fantastic and I absolutely recommend Slovenia Cycling Holidays and will be using their services again.




Top Company, Top Tour ! We did the 7 days tour (from Alps to Adriatic), from Bled to Piran in august 2024 ! It was the best tour made in years. Amazing landscapes and nature, great accommodations and food and perfectly organised. Daja did really a perfect job ! she was allways available for questions or suggestions ! I would recommend this tour to everyone.




G’day Klem, Back in Australia and just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our holiday. You guys did a wonderful job. The whole experience was first class. The bikes were excellent. The route was fun and well mapped using the app. The hotels were excellent. The hotel staff, outstanding. The food and wine truly memorable. I cannot recommend you guy’s highly enough. Our impressions of Slovenia as an outstanding destination, of beautiful scenery and friendly people will be passed onto all our friends. Thank you so much for a great holiday!




We had a wonderful cycling trip, starting in Trieste, then onto Slovenia and Croatia. Before the trip, Klemen was extremely patient with our many questions and addressed our concerns very satisfactorily- even changing the original bike route to meet our needs. The bikes we used ( e-bikes) were in great condition, and easy to use. The hotels were very satisfactory- and included big breakfasts to start our days. The towns we visited were charming. All in all- a first class experience!!




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