Cycling in Transylvania: Vulcan, Holbav, Cristian.

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore on a e-bike the rolling hills of typical scattered Transylvanian villages near Brasov.

In the morning, you will meet the guide in Brasov and start the cycling trip to the village of Cristian, with its Saxon architecture and 13th-century fortified church, which will be your first visit of the day. Continue towards Vulcan and prepare for the first climb of the day, overlooking the beautiful landscape. Once in the scattered village of Holbav, it is time to test your limits. We will climb to the high plateau and admire the stunning scenery. We will reach the foothills of the Măgura Codlei hill. In the end, we will get back to Brasov, enjoying the downhill and the tranquility of the evening.

What's Included

E-bikes + Helmet (we recommend bringing your own, for hygienic reasons), knee pads, first aid kit, spare tubes, multi-tool
English speaking licensed guide & guiding fee
Entrance fee to the evangelical church in Cristian
Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at our office on Politehnicii, no 3.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In the morning, we will meet at a designated place where you will have the chance to get familiarized with your bike.
Once ready, we will cycle to Cristian village, where you will visit the charming streets and admire the unique old Saxon houses, most of them dating back to the 1800s. Visit the evangelic fortified church, built in the 12th-13th century. Continue our tour with a fast stretch of paved road towards Vulcan, where we will tackle our first climb of the day, a 4-kilometer twisting road towards the village of Holbav. During the climb, feel free to admire the stunning scenery and the mountains. Once we reach Holbav, we take a break. We can stop at a local shop for refreshments and exit the village. Here is the moment the paved road ends and a scenic gravel road begins.
After a couple of kilometers, we will begin a series of hard climbs to the high plateau. If you want to test your limits, feel free to tackle the ascents on a regular bike. Your effort will be rewarded with a refreshing drink at a local shop.
We will ride at the foothills of the Măgura Codlei hill, overlooking the rolling hills of Holbav. In the end, we'll descend back to Vulcan and end the tour in Brasov.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Outdoor Holidays (NeoTour Brasov)

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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