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Our Transylvania & Carpathian Mountains walking and hiking tour is a one-week trip that begins and ends in Sibiu, but we can adjust the length and the itinerary to fit precisely into your travel plans. This tour is intended for moderately active travelers, so you do not need to be an expert hiker to participate. You must be able to walk around 10 kilometres each day, and our routes do not change in elevation by more than 500 meters.
For further details, please contact us or fill our custom tour form.
The trip highlights are:
We will decide together about the accommodation, but we suggest choosing small boutique hotels in the cities or guesthouses run by families in the countryside.
The price starts from 430 EUR/person. This price is valid for a group of 8 persons and for an average price of accommodation of a maximum of 70 EUR/night for a double room, including breakfast. Please see below the price per person, depending on the group size. The hotels or guesthouses where we will stay will be chosen together; we will give you a few options and you will have the final word regarding the accommodation. Depending on the hotels you choose and the final itinerary, the price can change, so, for a custom offer please contact us.
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Itinerary
We will start our walking holiday in Transylvania with an easy hike around Biertan, on Via Transilvanica, the walking trail aiming to connect Romania from north to south. We will hike on the hills around the village, through oak tree forests and enjoy the splendid views of the fortified church and pastel houses around the church.
Lunch can be a picnic on the heights above the village, or we can arrange a home-cooked meal at one of the villagers.
After the hike, we can visit the church and learn more about the secrets hidden inside of the walls: the sacristy door, the guilds flags, the enigmatic inscriptions on the walls, the Turkish rugs and the divorce prison.
At the end of the day, we will go to Sighisoara, for a walking tour of the citadel.
Overnight in Sibiu or in the villages in the area.
hiking distance: 8 kilometres; altitude gain: 300 m
driving time: 3 hours
Today we have several options: a 10 kilometres hike between Rasinari and Cisnadioara, offering splendid views of the 2 villages or a medium-level hike in the mountains around Sibiu (600 meters altitude gain, 7 kilometres long). If we choose the hike in the mountains we can see also the shepherds’ huts and even enjoy cheese tasting from the shepherds.
Overnight in Sibiu or in the villages in the area.
hiking distance: 10 kilometres; altitude gain: 300 m or 7 kilometres with 600 meters altitude gain
driving time: 3 hours
Today we are hiking in the Fagaras Mountains, the highest mountains of Romanian Carpathians. We leave Sibiu and after 1.5 hours drive, we reach Transfagarasan road, and after an hour drive on the sinuous road, we arrive at Balea Lake. From there we start our hike of the day, starting climbing to the main ridge of the Fagaras mountains, on our way to Capra Peak. During the hike, we can enjoy magnificent views over Transfagarasan road, Balea Lake and Capra Lake or the other peaks of the Fagaras mountains. After the hike, we will head to Sibiu (1.5 hours drive) where we will spend the night.
Overnight in Sibiu or in the villages in the area
Distance: 5 km, altitude gain: 600 m
We leave Sibiu and head to Hunedoara, where we will visit one of the most beautiful castles in Europe: the Corvin Castle. Then, we will head to Apuseni mountains where we drive on a gravel road to reach a remote hamlet, up in the mountains. There, we will visit the alpenhorn singer, who will unveil for us the secret messages of the alpenhorn sounds. The lady can also prepare dinner for us, or can cook for us the famous local cheese pies.
Overnight in Apuseni mountains
hiking distance: 6 kilometres; altitude gain: 200 m
driving time: 5 hours
Today we will discover a different world, that of the inhabitants of the hidden summer hamlet in the Apuseni mountains. The inhabitants live there only from May to September, and their main occupations are agriculture and forestry. They lead a very simple life, some of their summer huts don’t even have electricity, but they are happy to meet strangers and talk to them.
Overnight in Apuseni mountains
hiking distance: 4 kilometres; altitude gain: 200 m
driving time: 2 hours
We are spending the last day in Apuseni mountains heading to Rimetea, the village where 90% of the population is belonging to the Hungarian minority living in Transylvania. Arrived in Rimetea, we will spend the afternoon exploring the village, admiring the beautiful white houses with green window frames and red flowers, discovering the secrets of the gates symbols and getting a splendid view of Piatra Secuiului mountain.
Then, at the end of the program, we will drive you to your departure city, if you decide to leave Transylvania after the trip. It can be Sibiu or Cluj, the cities with an international airport closest to Rimetea.
hiking distance: 5 kilometres; altitude gain: 100 m
driving time: 4 hours
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Price table
| Group Size | Currency | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | EUR | 430 |
| 7 | EUR | 490 |
| 6 | EUR | 510 |
| 5 | EUR | 610 |
| 4 | EUR | 680 |
| 3 | EUR | 890 |
| 2 | EUR | 1200 |
| sgl supplement | EUR | 200 |
*for groups larger than 8 persons, please ask for a customised offer
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we just returned from a hiking trip in Transylvania and I must say it was a fantastic way to explore the natural beauty, history and culture of the region. With a focus on showing the hidden gems of Transylvania to active travellers, the tour offers a well-paced itinerary and Florin, our guide, was always attentive to our comfort and our needs. He introduced us to people and places that otherwise we couldn’t find by ourselves.
The day we spent with Florin exploring the Romanian countryside is one of our favourite experiences in the country (we have lived in Romania for two years now and we travel a lot). The mountains he took us to were stunning; the peace and beauty was unmatched. On the path, we encountered shepherds with their sheep and dogs. The sheep are beautiful, but I was afraid of the dogs, but Florin is super prepared to deal with them in the most graceful way while providing safety for us.
Florin himself is a dream of a tour provider: He loves the outdoors, the people and the culture and he knows tons of history! Also, he is a really good and safe driver. On top of that, he was excellent at giving us time to relax, by giving us space and allowing us to enjoy the silence and decompress while offering interesting information and fun conversation! My husband and I truly enjoyed his company and the experience that he made possible for us.
We are already planning our next trip with him and cannot wait to spend another day in the Romanian countryside with Florin. Thank you so much Florin!