Cycling in Romania & Transylvania
Mountain Roads & Epic Climbs in Amazing Scenery
A 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 editor, Larisa, 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.
Explore Europe’s last great wilderness, filled with magical places for adventures on 2-wheels – Explore Romania, by bike!
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.
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.
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 🙂
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!
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
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
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
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 🙂
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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