Itinerary:
Day 1.
Arrival at OtopeniAirport in Bucharest and transfer to Sinaia for overnight. (transfer: 120 km; 2 - 3 hours). NB! Please consider airport arrival not later then 15:00.
Day 2.
After a visit of the magnificent PelesCastle in Sinaia we are transferred to Brasov. We cycle up to Poiana Brasov ski resort (1030m) on a panoramic road through Postavarul mountains with splendid views over Brasov city. After a pleasant descend in nice forests we visit the famous Bran castle (Dracula castle). Transfer back to Brasov for accommodation with possible stop at Rasnov fortress from 13c. Free time for sightseeing in Brasov. Lunch in a restaurant in Poiana Brasov or lunch pack on the way.
Uphill/downhill cycling: 480/350m , distance: 32 km, cycling time: 3h
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Day 3.
Transfer to Zarnesti town (35 km). We start at the end of Zarnesti with a climb to a 770m pass through nice forested area among small mountain villages and pastures followed by a downhill ride in a nice valley. We reach the foothills of the majestic Fagaras mountains (highest peak Moldoveanu – 2544m) and continue cycling through many small villages and farmlands on a flat terrain with great views to the numerous valleys and ridges of the mountains. We finish cycling at Statiunea Sambata mountain resort where we stay overnight. Nearby is Brancoveanu Monastery dating back from 17 century.
We suggest you to buy or prepare a lunch pack on the previous day.
Uphill/downhill cycling: 250/300, distance: 68km, cycling time: 5h
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Day 4.
Today we start exploring the hilly area of Sibiu – Sighisoara region famous for its Saxon fortified churches. We will pass by numerous small villages and the fortified churches of Cincu, Dealu Frumus, Agnita, Iacobeni, Bradeni and Apold. We end up in Sighisoara which old town is considered to be one of the most beautiful and well preserved inhabited citadels in Europe (Unesco World heritage site).
We suggest you to buy or prepare a lunch pack on the previous day
Uphill/downhill cycling: 420/550m , distance: 86km, cycling time: 6h
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Day 5.
After breakfast we continue exploring the hilly region with fortified churches west of Sighisoara. The cycling starts 25 kilometers from Sighisoara on a small peaceful road passing through agricultural lands, small villages and 4 fortified churches – Biertan (Unesco World heritage site), Rechis, Alatana and Hosman dating back from 14 – 16 century. Today we finish in the beautiful city of Sibiu (European capital of culture 2007). Free time for walks in the old town.
We suggest you to buy or prepare a lunch pack on the previous day
Uphill/downhill cycling: 500/480m, distance: 78km , cycling time: 6h
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Day 6.
In the morning we make a short walk in the second biggest open air village museum in Europe near Sibiu (Astra open air museum). You will enjoy a walk among the alleys of the park admiring at the fine village architectures of different regions of Romania. Short transfer to Cartisoara village brings us at the foothills of Fagaras mountains where we start biking on the spectacular Transfagarasan road. First we climb through nice coniferous forests, reach the cabin lift station where we can have lunch in a small restaurant. Once you reach the tree line at about 1600 m the alpine landscapes of Fagars mountains will reveal its beauty to you. You will pass nearby the cascade waterfalls Balea and continue cycling on the numerous serpentines climbing gradually in the valley until you reach the picturesque region of Balea lake at 2030m where you stay overnight. Free time for afternoon hikes around the lake.
Uphill cycling: 1400m, cycling distance: 25km, cycling time: 5h
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Day 7.
After breakfast and a short transfer through a tunnel (longest in Romania - 900m) passing through the mountains we start biking downhill exploring the Southern slopes of Fagaras mountains and the spectacular Transfagarasan road. After we leave the alpine landscapes we enter the green gorge of Arges river and reach the spectacular Vidraru dam (165m high dam wall) Nearby is the Poenari Fortress (former residence of Vlad Tepes also known as Dracula) and the The sculpture of Prometheus. We continue cycling downhill among nice forested areas passing by few waterfalls and finish cycling in Curtea de Arges (one of the oldest towns in Romania). Transfer (150km, 3 h) to Bucharest for overnight.
Lunch in a restaurant in Curtea Arges or lunch pack on the way.
Downhill cycling: 1500m, cycling distance: 70km, cycling time: 4h
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Day 8.
Transfer to the airport for departure.
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Details about biking tour:
- optimal time: July - October
- number of participants: minimum 4, maximum 14.
- transportation will be chosen according to the number of participants.
- biking tour requires a good physical shape, with resistance to low effort but for long duration.
- certified mountain guide during the entire biking tour.
