Transylvania by bike - 8 days tour in 2025
Dates:
• 01.05.2025 – 08.05.2025
• 29.05.2025 – 05.06.2025
• 07.06.2025 – 14.06.2025
• 05.07.2025 – 12.07.2025
• 10.08.2025 – 17.08.2025
• 20.09.2025 – 27.09.2025
• 11.10.2025 – 18.10.2025
* Other dates are possible for small groups of 4 or more participants
Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival in Sibiu (D)
Arrival in Sibiu Airport (SBZ) or train station Sibiu.
Transfer to hotel in Sibiu, where you will be accommodated for 2 nights.
In the afternoon you will meet the guide and have the city tour of Sibiu.
Dinner at a local restaurant with the other participants of the tour.
Day 2. Surroundings of Sibiu - cycling 30 km approx. 400 m altitude of elevation gain
Our route begins with a drive through Cisnădie/Heltau to Cisnădioara/Michelsberg, where we will visit the fortified church. These two villages are known for their rich orchards. Afterward, we continue through Rășinari to Poplaca and Gura Răului, a couple of typical Romanian shepherd villages at the foot of the Cindrel Mountains. In the late afternoon, we will cycle back to Rășinari.
Day 3. From Sibiu to Biertan via Hartibaciu Valley - 80 km approx. 400 m altitude of elevation gain
Today the road will lead us to several fortified churches. Hosman is our first stop followed by Altana. On the way to Biertan you will often see horse-drawn carts, with beers on their way to work in the fields, since agriculture is the main occupation here. The cycle path leads to Biertan via Barghis and Pelisor. One of the most important fortified churches in this region is in Biertan. Has been a bishopric for more than 300 years. In addition, this is the place where the annual Saxon meeting takes place. Dinner and accommodation for 2 nights in Biertan.
Day 4. From Biertan to Richis and Medias - 55 km approx. 450 m altitude of elevation gain
Short bike tour from Biertan to Richis. From here the bike stage continues to Mosna to the fortified church with the “Bacon Tower”. Then we will cycle to Medias, another city of the Transylvanian Saxons. From Medias we cycle back to Biertan via Dupus. Dinner in the pension.
Day 5. The impressive medieval town of Sighișoara, Viscri – 50 km, approximately 800 meters of elevation gain.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Sighisoara. The Middle-Aged center of this town is well preserved and is registered in UNESCO as a world heritage site. A City Tour will expose the most important landmarks like the Clock Tower and the Church on the Hill. After a city tour with a city guide, we also leave Sighisoara to continue to Brasov. When you will arrive in Brasov, you can also take the city tour in order to see the most important sights of the city such as the Black Church.
Bed and breakfast for 2 nights in Bran and dinner.
Day 6. Dracula's Castle and Brașov – 65 km, approximately 800 meters of elevation gain
Not far from here is the well-known Dracula's Castle, which you can visit in the morning.
From here, not far away, is the Bauernburg Rosenau, a "must-see."
Afterwards, we will drive up to Schullerau at 1020 meters, where you can enjoy a beautiful view over the Burzenland region.
Upon arrival in Brașov, a city tour will take place, where you will visit the main landmarks of the city, such as the Black Church, among others.
In the afternoon, you will return to Bran. Dinner at the guesthouse.
Day 7. Along the Southern Carpathians - 50 km approx. 150 meters of elevation gain
Along the Carpathians, your first stop today will be in Zarnesti.
Zarnesti is very well known for the bear observation platforms. From here you can cycle from Poiana Marului to Sercaia. From here you will be transferred by bus to Sibiu. Dinner and accommodation in Sibiu.
Optional: Transfer by car on Transfagarasan Road to 2030 meters altitude; you can ride your bikes "downhill" up to 500 meters of altitude, in 30 km. (EUR 35.00 / person)
Day 8. Departure
Depending on the departure time, you will be transferred to Sibiu Airport (SBZ) or train station in Sibiu.
Prices:
• EUR 1400.00 / person in a double room
• EUR 250.00 / person - single room supplement
• EUR 70.00 / person - supplement for 6 x packed lunches
• EUR 65.00 / person - supplement for bear watching in the Brașov area
• EUR 300.00 / person - supplement for e-bike
• EUR 400.00 / person - supplement for private tour
Notes:
* The tour will be operated starting with 4 participants
* Maximum number of participants is 12 people
* Other dates are possible for small groups of 4 or more participants
Services
| Service name | Description | Included | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| All transfers according to the itinerary | from/to Airport Sibiu (SBZ) | Yes | - |
| Rental bike (stable touring bike with 21 gears) + tools in the event of a breakdown + helmet | Yes | - | |
| 7 x dinner | Yes | - | |
| English-speaking city tour in Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov | Yes | - | |
| 7 x Breakfast (buffet) | Yes | - | |
| 7 x accommodation in good 3* guesthouses and hotels (double room with private bathroom) | Yes | - | |
| Bicycle transport on connecting routes | Yes | - | |
| English speaking Tour-guide on bike for the entire trip | Yes | - | |
| Transportation of Baggage and Bicycle according to the program | Yes | - | |
| Map | Yes | - | |
| Supplement for private tour | No | € 400,00/person | |
| Surcharge for e-bike | No | € 300,00/person | |
| Surcharge for bear watching in the Brasov area | No | € 65,00/person | |
| 6 x packed lunches | No | € 70,00/person | |
| Alcoholic drinks or other private costs (souvenirs etc.) | No | - | |
| Trip cancellation insurance | No | - | |
| Photo fees | for visits | No | - |
| Personal costs (souvenir, drinks, etc) | No | - | |
| Single room supplement | No | € 250,00/person | |
| Arrival Departure | No | - |
