Transylvania, RomaniaA land of myth & magic

Magical Routes in Transylvania

A land of myth and legend, of beautiful countryside, enchanting villages, and historic castles – Romania is all of this and more. Cycling in Transylvania is transfixing, with epic mountain roads and scenic Saxon villages, cycling in Transylvania has so much to offer riders seeking a unique and magical cycling tour.

You with epic days, such as the Transalpina and the Transfaragasan Highway, as they wind their ribbons of tarmac through amazing mountains, and guide you to places that will take your breath away. With our team having two key writers and athletes based in Sibiu, we’ll be bringing lots of Romanian and Transylvania road cycling classics for you to enjoy. Yes, it’s time to take a cycle holiday bikecation to Romania, and to explore the magic of Transylvania on a bike.

The Best Cycling Routes

The map below shows you exactly where the road cycling routes are (blue icons). Simply zoom in and click on a bike symbol, and a link will take you to the website page for that cycling route. All routes have free gpx routes for you to download and follow, helping you to stay on course.

Book your own magical trip to Transylvania, using the link on this page to find the best accommodation. Then, click the panels as you read through our great selection of Transylvania road cycling routes, all waiting for you to explore this beautiful corner of Europe – the proud  home for writers and friends, Larisa Chinces, Alex Sabin Husariu and Tudor Oprea.

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Poplaca and Villages Ride from Sibiu

This ride takes in the villages and small towns close to historic Sibiu, giving you a glimpse of magical Transylvania and its beautiful countryside.
October 14, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Paltinu Lake Ride Romania

This Turquoise colored lake is situated in Doftana Valley in which the river Doftana flows in until the Prahova river. It is a wonderful part of Romania, and very little known, almost secret and hidden to the Romanians.
July 21, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Transfargarasan Challenge and Sibiu Cycling Tour Stage

Described as probably the best road in the world, the Transfargarasan Highway is truly an epic climb. Thankfully you can now ride it as part of a unique closed road event once a year - so we went along 🙂
July 5, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Romania 5 Top Cycling Climbs

There are places in the world that are not only still relatively undiscovered, but that also have road cycling climbs that rank alongside any cycling climbs in the world - welcome to Romania cycling, or to be precise - it's time to be transfixed by Transylvania!
June 7, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Rucar Bran Pass Cycling Route

Castle Bran is famous for the legend of Vlad and this route is a legendary road cycling climb in Transylvania, taking you through amazingly beautiful scenery
May 1, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Trans Bucegi Highway Cycling Route

Heading out from historic Peles Castle near Brasov, this short road cycling route in Transylvania is a real classic. It takes the road up to the mountain plateau above Sinaia and Busteni, and is a cul de sac road, meaning that the only purpose is to simply climb the road for the views and experience
May 1, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Brasov to Rasnov Cycle Route

A short but steep climbers route, deep in the Transylvania hills, from historic Brasov to Rasnov, with time for a coffee and cake, before returning over the tree lined highway
April 29, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Sibiu to Paltinis Cycle Route

The road to Paltinis is a regular ride on the Tour of Sibiu race. It’s one of the finest road cycling climbs in Transylvania, to the highest resort in Romania, Paltinis is also a favourite area for our own Larisa 🙂
April 21, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Sighișoara to Făgăraș Cycle Route

This is two routes really, that make up one amazing bike trip between two of the most beautifil cities in Transylvania. The first day is long and filled with climbs, while day two allows you more time to explore and has lots of descending For extra smiles
April 20, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Sibiu to Medias Cycle Route

Sibiu is one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Europe, with history everywhere. The historic centre has superb hotels and AirBNB choices to suit all budgets. Medias is a wonderful historic town in the hills, with excellent accommodation choices for all budgets
April 18, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Sibiu and North East Hills

A tough but rewarding and extremely scenic ride around the hills surrounding historic Sibiu. A very worthy 100km ride from this wonderful city and world heritage site.
April 16, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Sibiu and its Parks

This is a superb evening or morning ride around the outskirts of the historic city of Sibiu, home to Larisa, taking in the beautiful city park.
April 16, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Romania and the Transalpina

The Transalpina is one of the most spectacular road climbs in the Carpathian Mountains and should be on every cyclists trip to Transylvania
February 19, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Daia Romana Circuit

This is a superb route, with some excellent climbs thrown in. Sibiu sits in the midst of some beautiful hills and mountains, and this ride, from our former editor and friend, Larisa, draws on her cycling knowledge and experience to explore the climbs to the west of this historic city.
February 19, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Sibiu and Transgarafasan Highway

I've cycled this route now several times, raced up it and sped down it. I've spent time in these mountains and they hold my heart, with their beauty. I know that you'll love this road too - so lets go and climb it!
February 19, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
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