5-Day Self-Guided Cycling Tour from Brașov to Sighișoara via Viscri

• Guests arrive in Brașov/Kronstadt from noon onwards.
• A morning transfer from Bucharest can be organized separately.
• On the way, it is possible to visit Peleș Castle in Sinaia, the former Royal Summer residence.
• After arrival, guests settle in and find their bicycles waiting for them.
• A short briefing is provided about the biking program.
• Time is allotted for a short tour of Brașov's old center.
• Brașov is famous for the Black Church and other historic sites.

Overnight stay in Brașov city center.

Meals: welcome drink.

• After breakfast, depart Brașov on the northern route to Bod, following a secondary road for 14 miles/23 km.
• Cycle through Sânpetru, Bod, Feldioara/Marienburg, Hăghig, Belin, and Aita Mare.
• From Feldioara, continue cycling along the Olt River for another 38 km to Micloșoara.
• Visit the old medieval castle of Count Kálnoky in Micloșoara (Miklósvár), the oldest documented settlement in 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 for another 10 km to reach the day's final destination, Tălișoara.
• Accommodation is in the old restored Daniel Castle in Tălișoara.
• If time allows, a visit to the local blacksmith may be organized.

Overnight stay at Daniel Castle in Tălișoara.

Meals: Dinner (B)

Cycling route: Brașov - Sânpetru - Bod - Araci - Micloșoara - Racoșu de Sus - Baraolt - Tălișoara

Distance: 65 km, flat terrain, 110 m ascent

• After a medieval evening and breakfast, continue the route along the Olt River through several villages.
• There are two options to reach Viscri:
  • A longer, fully paved route via Vârghiș village.
  • A route via Racoș, along the Olt River, on an unpaved road, recommended with guide assistance.
• Upon arrival in Rupea, stop for a quick lunch.
• Continue via Dacia to Viscri, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Viscri is a small settlement in the heart of Transylvania, offering opportunities to discover the ageless traditions, legends, and faiths of its people.
• Explore the architecture and craftsmanship while enjoying the local cuisine.
• Visit the local fortified church, also a UNESCO World Heritage site, 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: Tălișoara - Vârghiș - Satu Nou - Homorod - Rupea - Viscri

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

• 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 section from Jibert to the forest where pushing the bike may be necessary.
• Enjoy breathtaking views from the top of the forest before reaching the 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 on gravel for another 10 km before transitioning to paved road for the rest of the day.
• Arrive in Cincsor, the final destination for the day, and stay in the former parish house, now renovated.

Meals: Breakfast (B)

Cycling route: Viscri - Jibert - Cobor - Cincsor

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

• Follow a paved route from Cincsor village to the Sighișoara medieval fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Head north from Cincsor, passing through Dealu Frumos village, known as the Beautiful Hill and the geographical center of Romania.
• Continue the journey through Agnita and on to Sighișoara.
• There is an 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 Sighișoara, take time to explore the historical city center of the citadel.
• Sighișoara is one of the seven medieval fortified cities, the best preserved and still inhabited, and is designated as a UNESCO heritage site.
• The small, bohemian citadel is rich in stories and places, making it a haven for photographers.
• It is highly recommended to spend another evening in Sighișoara or take the train to the next destination.

Meals: Breakfast (B)

Cycling route: Cincsor - Dealu Frumos - Apold - Sighișoara

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