Romania Mountain Biking Tour |
Levels
- Strenuous
    
- Difficulty
    
- 4 - 6 hours a day
- Mostly on forestry roads
- See Satellite map bellow
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Highlights:
- The Romanian Sphinx
- Ialomita Cave
- Bran Castle
- Brasov
- Black Church
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Day 1
We will pick you from the Bucharest airport.
Drive North to Transylvania. Our starting point is located in the mountainous area of Bran - Moeciu
Spend the night in Moeciu. |
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Day 2
Take the cable car to the high plateau of Bucegi National Park. visit the Romanian sphinx - a rock carved by winds, resembling to a human face.
Descend to Bulboci Lake, then ascend gradually through the tight Tartars Gorge along the Ialomita Valley, 6 more kilometers to our hotel Pestera Hotel*** in Bucegi National Park.
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Day 3
Explore the Ialomita Cave, near to hotel
From the cave we descend quickly back to Bulboci lake, and the a 2 km uphill to the edge of Dichiu Mountain.
A beautiful 15 kilometers downhill to Sinaia.
Overnight in Moeciu |
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Day 4
Check out Bran Castle, fortified medieval castle, often referred to as Dracula's Castle, was built in 1377 to protect Transylvania from Turkish and Tartars ivasions. The castle sits high atop a 200 ft. tall rock overlooking the picturesque village of Bran.
Drive to Fundata. From here we take the bikes for a 35 km tour, mostly on forestry roads passing through traditional Romanian mountain villages
After less than 3 hours of pedaling we reach the Dambovicioara beautiful gorges. The van will wait for us to transfer us back to Fundata for another great downhill back to our accommodation in Moeciu
Accommodation in Moeciu |
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Day 5
Drive to Brasov – a 775 years old walled city and one of the most visited cities in Romania.
Great sites to visit as The Black Church, the main square, the old defense walls that are still well preserved on the south and west side of the old city the watch towers and the narrowest street in Europe are just a few points on this day’s agenda.
In the afternoon Visit the Rasnov Fortress - founded around 1225 by Teutonic Knights. The superb location of this fortress allows us a great view over the surrounding mountains.
Accommodation in pension** Moeciu |
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Day 6
Round trip on forestry roads on the eastern side of Piatra Craiului National Park. Starting through the wild Zarnesti Canyon, the trip will take us through the mountain villages of Pestera and Magura.
The scenery is just awesome from up there
Return for the night in Moeciu |
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Day 7
Transfer to Bucharest airport.
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Tour price 690 EURO / person. Price is based on double occupancy (2 persons in room) single supplements are also available.
Inclusions:
All accommodations
Full board - all meals
Snacks and non alcoholic beverage while in tour
Bike rental
All transfers and transportation (private minivan)
Entrance fees to Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, and Brasov sites)
Price does not include:
- alcoholic beverages,
- airfares,
- any insurance,
- visa taxes
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Season - 1 May - 15 October
Note: these are sample tour plans. We can adapt all our tours to your demands, so just ask, and we will create your desired trip. |
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