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The Saxon heritage of Transylvania is currently one of the most highly appreciated experiences among visitors. The purpose of this tour is to present not only the most important sites, but also the hidden treasures of the region’s medieval heritage. Fortresses, churches, and museums form an essential part of this valuable legacy, while local artisans, authentic landscapes, traditional gastronomy, and living customs are also highlighted as equally important aspects of the experience. A unique journey through the wilderness of Transylvania, providing access to authentic places and experiences that reveal the region’s hidden charm.

The tour includes visits to local craft workshops, culinary experiences, as well as the exploration of spectacular landscapes and rides through vast, seemingly endless forests.

DAY 1: MEETING IN BUCHAREST AND TRANSFER TO BRASOV BY CAR (180 KM)
The first day is dedicated to arrival in Bucharest and transfer to Brașov. A stop in Sinaia is included for lunch and a visit to Peleș Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family.
Time to check the bikes, visit the city of Brasov, meet the local cuisine

Overnight in Brasov or Sanpetru.
Meals: lunch on the way, dinner in Brasov.

DAY 2: FROM BRASOV TO THE OLD MANORS AREA (60 KM RIDE)
After breakfast, the cycling journey begins in Brașov, along quiet roads that pass through traditional villages. A picnic lunch is arranged en route, followed by a ride toward the Vârghiș area, where several manor houses and historic residences that survived the communist period have been carefully restored and transformed into comfortable guesthouses.
Accommodation is provided in one of these properties, followed by visits to local heritage sites and to a traditional blacksmith, one of the artisans who still practice age-old techniques to create unique handcrafted ironwork.

Overnight in a historical manor or traditional guesthouse.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.
Total bike distance: ~60 km on asphalt and gravel road. Rolling hills.

DAY 3: FROM VARGHIS TO VISCRI ALONG OLT RIVER (70 KM BIKE RIDE)
After breakfast, the route follows the wild landscapes of the Olt River Valley. Following a section of gravel road, a visit is made to Racoș, home to Romania’s most recent volcanic site, where the volcanic crater, the Emerald Lake, and the basalt columns can be explored.
The journey then continues to Rupea, where lunch is served near the medieval fortress. In the afternoon, the route reaches Viscri, one of Transylvania’s best-preserved Saxon villages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Renowned for its fortified church, traditional architecture, and living heritage, the village has become a model for the preservation of local crafts, cuisine, and rural traditions.
Accommodation is provided in traditional guesthouses, followed by visits to local artisans and the fortified church. The day concludes with a traditional dinner hosted in the courtyard of a local home.

Overnight in one of the local guesthouses in the village.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.
Total bike distance: 70 km on gravel, then asphalted road. Rolling hills.

DAY 4: FROM VISCRI TO SASCHIZ, THEN TRANSFER BY CAR TO SIGHISOARA (40 KM SINGLE TRAIL BY BIKE)
The day begins with a cycling route along the Transylvanian Hills Cycle Route. Depending on the group’s preferences and cycling experience, the full route from Viscri to Sighișoara may be completed, or a shorter itinerary may be followed through the villages of Bunești, Criț, Cloașterf, and Saschiz. From Saschiz, transfer to Sighișoara is provided by vehicle.
Subject to arrival time, a short visit to the medieval citadel of Sighișoara may be included before dinner.

Overnight in Sighisoara, in the old city center. Dinner on your own.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.

DAY 5: FROM SIGHISOARA TO CARTA (80 KM RIDE)
The day offers two contrasting perspectives of Transylvania: a local initiative aimed at reviving rural life in the village of Movile and a visit to Sighișoara, one of Europe’s best-preserved inhabited medieval citadels and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The route crosses the rolling hills of Transylvania and passes near Dealu Frumos, considered the geographical center of Romania. The total cycling distance is approximately 75 km, including a 10 km off-road section before reaching Movile.
Lunch is hosted by local residents in Movile, followed by an opportunity to explore the area’s distinctive “100 Hills” landscape. In the afternoon, the route reaches Cârța, where the ruins of the former Cistercian Monastery, one of the region’s most important medieval landmarks, can be visited. Accommodation is provided in the former parish house, located on the banks of the Olt River.

Overnight in Carta, near the old monastery.
Dinner organized by the hosts.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 6: FROM CARTA TO SIBIU (45 KM RIDE)
The day’s route follows the Olt River from Cârța to Sibiu, covering approximately 45 km. Throughout the journey, panoramic views of the Făgăraș Mountains accompany the ride, highlighting one of Romania’s most impressive mountain landscapes. The ascent from the Olt Valley toward Cornățel offers excellent viewpoints over the river and surrounding countryside.
The route then descends into Sibiu, a city renowned for its rich Saxon heritage and distinguished as European Capital of Culture in 2007. The program includes a visit to the historic center, followed by a farewell dinner in one of the city’s atmospheric central locations.Picnic lunch on the way.

Overnight in Sibiu. Farewell dinner.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 7: DEPARTURE DAY
After breakfast it is time to say goodbye.
Optional – Transfer by car from Sibiu to Bucharest.
Meals: breakfast

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