Romania: The Ultimate Cycling Destination
Romania, with its scenic paved roads in the Carpathian Mountains, stands as an iconic destination for adventure seekers. It can be described as the cyclists’ Paradise. Romania is a complete package for one to experience all in one go- natural the beauty of the forest, breathtaking landscapes of the Carpathian hills, the small cottages in the valley and more. Cycling Tours in Romania Transylvania stands out as an unexplored and serene the destination for adventurers.
The paved long stretch of national highway on the Carpathian range offers cycling tours in Romania. Starting from Boscov, it’s usually a 4 days tour where you are to cycle and climbs all the up to the peak. This iconic landscape provides with history and mystery. This is the place where you can unravel the mystery of the Dracula inside the Poenari Castle. Romania with all its features is the extraordinary place offering the tourist old and medieval experience at Bucharest, the Paris of East Europe. Bucharest is usually the starting point for all cyclists, where they gather and proceed for a climb.
Why do Cyclists Visit Romania for Cycling Holidays?
There are many cycling destinations in the world where visitors, and especially cyclists, can plan to enjoy cycling holidays. However, enjoying cycling holidays in Romania with friends and family is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here are some unique features Romania has to offer.
1. Cycling up a hill in the backdrop of forest and picturesque countryside and valley.
2. Place to get diversity in ecology – one can get prairies, swamps, lagoons, forest, lakes, wildlife, etc. There is no end to the changing scenery beside you in Romania.
3. It’s not all about nature. It is a lot about exploring castles and seeking the mysteries of the vampire.
4. Transylvanian Castles stand out as a landmark for history lovers.
Carpathian or Transfagarasan Cycling Tours
It’s a 3 night’s tour where you cover a climb of 2100 m starting from Paltinis up to the peak of the Carpathian Mountains. Here you are supposed to cycles around 120 km a day to complete the tour in time. When on Transfagarasan Roads you need to cover many hairpin bends, steep roads, tunnels and historical Transylvanian Castles. The journey ends with the scenic lakes on the top of the mountain.
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Cycling to the Black Sea along Danube Delta
This is a 7 night’s trip starting Tulcea. This is the 2nd level or moderate level of cycling tour taking you to the Black sea along the Delta of the Danube River. Here you cover roads where you come across tranquility of fisherman’s village, lagoons, and reserve of exclusive fauna. This requires an average riding of 17 miles a day.
Altogether, it’s a unique and amazing experience to enjoy cycling holidays in Romania. And if you’re a true cyclist by your heart, you’d want to plan a Romania tour at least once.
