Everything riders ask.

A gravel bike with 45 mm tyres and low gearing, a hardtail MTB, or an e-MTB — all three finished the first edition. With no ranking, none is the wrong choice; pick the one you’ll enjoy 530 km on.

Most riders should complete the route in 4–5 days, but there’s no time limit. Some people may take 6+ days and enjoy the slower pace. Others push through. The beauty of unsupported riding is that you control your own schedule. Stop when you’re tired. Ride when you want. There’s no clock.

Barely any — it's your ride. One we do insist on: don't cross forest sections after dark. The route is designed so you never have to, and everything else on it is your judgement. That one is ours.

Via Transilvanica is a 1,400 km hiking trail linking Romania’s historical regions. The Transylvania Trail intersects portions of it in the Terra Saxonum and Terra Dacica regions, meaning some sections follow the same paths.

Your call. Guesthouses and small pensions along the route, organised campsites, or a discreet wild camp — Romania is relaxed about the last one if you leave no trace. Most riders mixed all three. We'll tell you where the options are; we won't book them for you.

Romania has no strict wild camping laws, but use common sense: camp discreetly, leave no trace, respect private property, and be aware that shepherds may have dogs. We recommend checking with locals before camping on unmarked land. You may combine booked accommodation with one or two wild camp nights; it’s entirely your call. The route also passes a number of organised campsites, and we will provide specific information to participants in due time.

Yes, with awareness. The main hazards are weather (temperature swings, rain, mud), steeper sections on technical terrain, and shepherd dogs in high pastures. Bring appropriate gear and know your limits. The route also passes through areas with wildlife, and you may see signs advising caution, especially around forest sections and at night; the general recommendation is to avoid crossing forest sections after sunset. The route is inhabited, you’ll pass villages regularly, and locals are accustomed to riders. The route’s biggest risk is your own exhaustion or poor planning. Respect the terrain and you’ll be fine.

You fix it. There are bike shops in the bigger towns — Sibiu, Alba Iulia, Mediaș, Sighișoara — but don't count on them for your specific parts. Carry a multi-tool, chain links, tubes and a patch kit. Your bike is your way home.

There are direct train connections from Făgăraș, Sighișoara, Mediaș and Alba Iulia back to Sibiu, the starting place. Trains depart at regular intervals and generally accept bikes. From villages you can reach the closest city using public transport or a taxi.

Event HQ is in Sibiu, Romania. The final location will be confirmed when registration opens.

• By air: Sibiu Airport (SBZ) and Cluj Airport (CLJ) both operate daily European connections, with direct flights from most major EU cities.
• By car: Sibiu is on the A1 motorway (Budapest–Bucharest corridor). Allow 2–3 hours from Cluj; 4+ hours from Budapest.
• By train: Sibiu has good rail connections to Budapest, Bucharest and Cluj.

Romania has been in Schengen since January 2025, so there are no border checks from the EU.

Getting to Sibiu →

You can use the free public parking next to the event start location.

December 2026, for the June 2027 edition. Subscribers are reminded a full week before everyone else.

Packages, fees, refunds and the mandatory kit list are all in the event rules.