Itinerary

1. Day 1: Individual Arrival in Brasov (106 Miles/170 KM From Bucharest Capital City)

   • Guests arriving from noon onwards in Brasov/Kronstadt.
   • Morning transfer from Bucharest can be organised separately.
   • Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia on the way, the former Royal Summer residence.
   • Guests settle in and find bicycles waiting for them.
   • Short briefing from the guide about biking.
   • Time allotted for a short tour of the old centre of Brasov.
   • Brasov is famous for the Black Church and other sites.

   Overnight stay in Brasov city center.

   Meals: welcome drink.

2. Day 2: Cycling From Brasov Area to Talisoara Village (37 Miles/65 KM)

   • After breakfast, depart Brasov on the north route to Bod, following a secondary route for 14 miles/23 km.
   • Cycling through San Petru, Bod, Feldioara/Marienburg, Haghig, Belini, and Aita Mare.
   • From Feldioara, cycling along the Olt River for another 38 km to Miclosoara.
   • Visit the old medieval castle of Count Kalnoky in Miclosoara (Miklósvár), the oldest documented settlement of the region.
   • The castle was first mentioned in 1211 AD as a border fortress between the territory donated to the Knights of the Teutonic Order and the rest of the Kingdom of Hungary.
   • Continue the route for another 10 km to reach the final destination for the day, Talisoara.
   • Accommodation in an old restored castle, Daniel Castle, in Timisoara.
   • If time allows, a visit to the local blacksmith may be organized.

   Overnight stay at Daniel Castle in Talisoara.

   Meals: Dinner (B)

   Cycling route: Brasov – San Petru – Bod – Araci – Miclosoara – Racosu de Sus – Baraolt – Talisoara

   Distance: 65 km, flat terrain, 110 m ascent

3. Day 3: Cycling From Talisoara to Viscri (34 Miles/55KM)

   • After a medieval evening and breakfast, continue the route along the Olt River through several villages.
   • Two options to reach Viscri:
     • Longer, fully paved route via Varghis village.
     • Route via Racos, along the Olt River, on unpaved road (recommended with guide assistance).
   • Upon arrival in Rupea, stop for a quick lunch.
   • Continue the route via Dacia to Viscri, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
   • Viscri, a small settlement in the heart of Transylvania, offers opportunities to discover ageless traditions, legends, and faiths of its people.
   • Explore the architecture and craftsmanship while enjoying the local cuisine.
   • Visit the local fortified church (UNESCO World Heritage) and the felt-craft workshop to see how felt is made by hand.
   • Alternatively, visit a traditional workshop producing bricks and tiles for the local community and historical buildings.

   Overnight stay in Viscri at local traditional guesthouses.

   Meals: Breakfast (B)

   Cycling route: Talisoara – Varghis – Satu Nou - Homorod - Rupea - Viscri

   Distance: 55 km, 260 m ascent, 220 m descent

4. Day 4: Cycling From Viscri to Cincsor Village or Similar (32 Miles/ 52 KM)

   • Depart Viscri towards Dacia village, covering an undulating 15 km paved road to Jibert village.
   • Cross a wild forest hill for 8 km to Cobor village, with a difficult uphill from Jibert to the forest where pushing the bike may be necessary.
   • Enjoy breathtaking views from the top of the forest before reaching paved road all the way to Cobor.
   • In Cobor village, visit a biodiversity farm with horses and cows and enjoy an organic local lunch.
   • Continue the gravel trip for another 10 km before transitioning to a paved road for the rest of the day.
   • Arrive in Cincsor, the final destination for the day, and accommodate in the former parish house, now renovated.

   Meals: Breakfast (B)

   Cycling route: Viscri – Jibert – Cobor – Cincsor

   Distance: 52 km, 470m ascent, 600m descent, including 15 km gravel and 37 km paved road

5. Day 5: Cycling From Cincsor to Sighisoara (38 Miles/64 KM)

   • Paved route from Cincsor village to Sighisoara Middle Age fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
   • Head north from Cincsor, passing through Dealu Frumos village, known as the Beautiful Hill, which is the geographical center of Romania.
   • Continue the journey through Agnita and Sighisoara.
   • Option to have lunch in Agnita or take a 10 km detour to Movile village to visit an old fortified church renovation project and have lunch there.
   • Upon arrival in Sighisoara, take time to explore the historical city center of the citadel.
   • Sighisoara is one of the seven medieval fortified cities, the best preserved and still inhabited, designated as a UNESCO heritage site.
   • The small, bohemian citadel is rich in stories and places, making it a haven for photographers.
   • Highly recommended to spend another evening in Sighisoara or take the train to the next destination.

   Meals: Breakfast (B)

   Cycling route: Cincsor – Dealu Frumos – Apold - Sighisoara

   Distance: Approximately 64 km, 450 m ascent, 500 m descent, all on paved route. Optional 20 km detour to visit Movile village.