Romania · Hiking & Ziplining

Full-Day Hiking & Zip-Lining Tour of Turda Gorge From Cluj Napoca

1 Day Round trip from Cluj-Napoca Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through and up Turda Gorge
02 Ride the only alpine trail in Transylvania at speeds of up to 60 km/h
03 Cross toward the canyon by zipline
04 Enjoy a nature-and-adrenaline day trip from Cluj-Napoca

If you love nature and adrenaline, this tour is definitely for you. Explore the natural beauty of Turda Gorge and experience the excitement of an alpine zipline trail in Transylvania. Enjoy hiking through the gorge and riding the only alpine trail in the region at speeds of up to 60 km/h.

From here, you will use a zipline to get to the canyon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cluj Napoca, Turda

Languages English, Polish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Turda Gorge Hiking and Alpine Trail Adventure

Meet your tour guide at your accommodation and start the tour at noon in Cluj-Napoca. You will be transported in an air-conditioned minibus.
Head to Turda Gorge. From here, you will use a zipline to get to the canyon.
Go hiking through and up Turda Gorge.
Finish the hiking trail, and then head to the only alpine trail in Transylvania. The alpine trail route is 1.5 kilometres long and can be travelled at a maximum speed of 60 kilometres per hour. The reels are for one or two people and support up to 150 kilograms.
Head back to your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca in the evening.

Where this trip takes you

Turda Gorge, the only alpine trail in Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cluj-Napoca 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minibus (gas, road tax, parking fees included)
English-speaking licensed Romania tour guide
Zipline
Alpine Coaster (1 ride)
1 hiking sandwich
1 Romanian chocolate
Bottle of water

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Flight tickets
Private insurance
Other services not mentioned

What to bring

Basic hiking gear required for a day hike in the summer:

Hiking boots with an adherent sole,

Know before you go

The longest zip line in Transylvania:
- Distance: 600 m
- Speed: 100 km/h
- Level difference: 100 m
- People weighing over 75 kg (165 lb) will need a parachute in order not to exceed the speed.
Turda Gorge is accessible for tourists of all ages, adults and children. Turda Gorge has more than you can wish for: an accessible footpath, a small river, a canyon, some caves, and climbing rocks.
- Distance: 9 km
- Moving time: 3 h
- Elevation gain: 339 m
- Elevation loss: 339 m
- Max elevation: 751 m (Strana)
Traveller pickup is offered from your hotel/airport in Cluj Napoca.
Departure time: 12.00
Return: around 8.00 PM
It is important to have good hiking shoes because you'll do a 3-hour hike through Turda Gorges.
Not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart problems, or other serious medical conditions.
Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Every participant will be requested to purchase their own trek insurance for the duration of the trip, which covers mountains in summer conditions up to 2,000 m.