Castle Chronicles Via Transilvanica
STARTING POINT
Sibiu
FINISH POINT
Viscri
DURATION
8 days / 7 nights
SEASON
From April to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 950€/person
- Hike along the legendary Via Transilvanica, exploring its most scenic and historic sections
- Discover the medieval charm of Sibiu and the UNESCO-listed fortified churches
- Visit the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula
- Experience the tranquility of traditional Saxon villages
- Marvel at the stunning architecture of Biertan Fortified Church
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
The Via Transilvanica is a 1,400-kilometer trail that stretches from the northern border of Romania to the southern reaches of the country, offering hikers a unique way to explore Romania’s diverse heritage.
As you hike through this particular section, you’ll pass through picturesque Saxon villages like Biertan, Mălâncrav, and Viscri, where time seems to have stood still. These villages are home to some of Romania’s most well-preserved fortified churches, many of them labelled a UNESCO World Heritage site and each with its own story to tell.
The journey also leads you to iconic castles such as Bethlen Castle in Criș and the storied citadel of Sighișoara, where history comes alive through tales of Vlad the Impaler and the region’s tumultuous past.
Throughout your trek, you’ll experience the true essence of Transylvania: a land where myths and legends intertwine with the realities of history. Each day of hiking offers a new perspective on the landscape and history of Transylvania, from the lush green hills and dense forests to the charming cobblestone streets of ancient towns.
We take care of all the logistics so you can focus on the adventure. From booking accommodations in charming villages to providing detailed itineraries, GPS tracks and customer support, we ensure a hassle-free experience.
Ready to explore the magic of Transylvania? Lace up your hiking boots and join us on this extraordinary journey!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.
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