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The path that changes you and the places you walk through

Explore Romania at your own pace along the country’s first long-distance trail. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, rich traditions, history, and warm people who give meaning to every step. Discover Via Transilvanica stage by stage or all at once—a trail that helps revitalize the communities it passes through and brings people closer to each other, to nature, to local culture, and to themselves.

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The path that changes you and the places you walk through

An experience to be lived

Whether you’re a beginner, thru hiker, cyclist, rider, curious traveler, or simply eager to explore Romania’s nature and rural communities, there’s no single way to walk the 1,600 km of Via Transilvanica. The trail is for everyone! It works whether you go solo or with company, for a few days or a longer journey. You choose where to start and the meaning of every step. Discover the path at your own pace!

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Create your own journey

Every experience on Via Transilvanica is unique. Choose the rhythm, the route, and the experiences that are appealing to you: whether you want to discover wild nature, iconic landmarks, elements of cultural heritage, authentic communities, or something entirely different. Your previous experience doesn’t matter! Simply explore the guide, choose the section that suits you best, learn about each stage, and start organizing your trip.

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Via Transilvanica: the path that unites

This is a social project built on a unique infrastructure. It redefines tourism in Romania, and creates lasting impact for future generations.

The trail has the power to change the way people travel. It offers a new way of valuing rural heritage while helping local communities stay alive and thrive. Via Transilvanica connects nature with cultural identity and strengthens social bonds, turning every step along the trail into a gesture of belonging to a community of travelers.

On the path, every step carries meaning: you discover your own story while also becoming part of the story of the places you pass through.

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1.600

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Tips, recommendations, and tricks for planning your journey

Discover the resources and information that will guide you both in preparing for and during your journey on Via Transilvanica!

Read the guide

The best companion for planning your Via Transilvanica journey is the Hiker’s Guide and the Cyclist’s Guide. They won’t rush you or tell you what to do, but they’re full of useful information: maps, elevation profiles, trail descriptions, recommendations on what to visit, accommodation options (with phone numbers for reservations), and stories about the places you pass through. If you feel the call of the road, the guide will help you get ready for the journey!

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The Via Transilvanica community

In the official Facebook group, you’ll find people just like you: those who choose to walk or cycle and connect with nature, local communities, fellow travelers, and themselves. You’ll discover helpful advice, trail ideas, travel companions, and answers to almost any question. Think of it as a place where people passionate about Via Transilvanica share information, stories, and inspiration for every stage of the journey. Find ideas and start your adventure!

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Download the app

The Via Transilvanica app helps you plan your journey and supports you while you’re on the trail. Explore the stages, check real-time elevation profiles, and use offline maps, even when you don’t have coverage. Track your progress, collect badges along the way, and soon you’ll be able to connect with other travelers and share the discoveries you make on the trail. It’s a digital companion that makes every step on the path easier and safer—use it exactly as much as you need.

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Trail map

Via Transilvanica crosses Romania from the northeast, starting in Putna, all the way to the southwest, at Drobeta-Turnu Severin and the Danube. The trail passes through 10 counties, divided into 8 cultural-historical regions, covering a total of 1,600 km through diverse natural and cultural landscapes.

In 2025, the trail began expanding, and over the next 20 years, it could reach all of Romania's historic regions.

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Via Transilvanica around the world

The story of the trail has already traveled the globe. Over time, Via Transilvanica has been featured in more than 50 international articles, reports, interviews, and podcasts, thanks to the impact it creates and the values it represents. Explore it in the publications below!

The Via Transilvanica app, your trail companion

The mobile app is with you every step of the way, whether you're planning your journey or already on the trail. It's easy to use, works offline, and includes detailed maps, stage descriptions, real-time elevation profiles, points of interest, accommodation options, and photos for each section.

More than just a reliable resource, the app connects you to the Via Transilvanica community: track your progress, save favorite spots, and get the latest trail updates. Soon, you'll be able to connect with fellow travelers and share your discoveries along the way.

Designed as a flexible companion, it’s a dynamic tool that keeps your journey safe and makes exploring the trail easier and more enjoyable.

Download the app and start planning your adventure at your own pace!

What hikers say about the trail

Discover the stories of those who have walked the entire trail or just a few stages. Read tips and recommendations from hikers, cyclists, and travelers—local and international, of all ages and experience levels—and get inspired for your own journey!

Sergiu

A lifetime experience

Best experience in terms of trekking routes. It is a unique chance to meet great people, hosts and travelers, to see great places and get to know Romanian history and culture in a way that will bring joy in your heart like you cannot imagine.

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Orsolya

Via Transilvanica, a unique experience

The experience of Via Transilvanica is purely amazing. I have been doing it in sections since 2020, usually in every April and I am richer now in so many ways! I met wonderful people, some of them became friends, and we went back hiking together the next year, too. Via Transilvanica offers a truly authentic and unique experience of what Romania really is! I highly recommend it :)

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Dragoș

One of the most beautiful gifts you can give yourself

Via Transilvanica is an experience that will make you appreciate nature, history, and the communities you encounter along the way even more. I walked Terra Siculorum with my wife, and throughout the entire week we filled our souls with unforgettable memories. We will definitely return and continue the trail in stages over the coming years.

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Geeza

A long-distance trail through the soul of Romania

An extraordinary way to experience the wild beauty and diverse culture of Romania. I hiked solo, but you can easily meet people along the way. It’s not crowded like other European trails, so you can truly enjoy nature without distractions. Accommodation and food were excellent and reasonably priced. I mostly stayed with locals. It’s easy to plan your trip using the guide available online.

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Ioana

We love VT

Simply extraordinary! We covered 100 km from Putna to Vatra Dornei in 5 days. The nature, the people, and the views take your breath away. The local hosts are wonderful, and we loved the food they prepared for us. We enjoyed it so much that we continued with another 100 km in the autumn, and we can’t wait to return!

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Siobhan

Something for everyone on Via Transilvanica

Via Transilvanica is becoming one of the top long-distance trails in Europe. I completed all 1,600 km over the course of three months, and it was one of the most unique trails I’ve ever walked anywhere in the world. You stay with locals, eat food straight from the garden and home-cooked meals, visit monasteries and fortified churches, learn about Romania, and enjoy each unique piece of art on the kilometer stones… There's so much to say. Hike for a day, a week, a month, or more. It’s easy to navigate and to get on the trail. Congratulations, Tășuleasa Social!

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Alin

Back to the roots

Such a great possibility to spend time with family in nature. It’s a unique opportunity to go back in time. Endless trails, fields and sky.

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Irina

A place on Earth that will call you back again and again and again

One of those places you’ll keep coming back to. You decide how much time to spend, depending on your availability, fitness, and budget, but nature is already there, waiting… I set off from Putna with my 70-year-old mother, because she wanted to walk this trail in the country where she was born. I’m glad she “convinced” me, and I have to admit I loved every minute of it. The spectacular nature is waiting to be discovered… and the wonderful people are always ready to welcome you with a story.

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