8 Reasons To Go Mountain Biking In Romania's Carpathian Mountains

With its impressive natural landscapes, timeless countryside and low prices – Romania has grown in popularity as a tourist destination. However, it remains a relatively undiscovered gem for cyclists. So, if you are thinking about bike holidays, here are eight reasons why a mountain bike tour through Romania’s Carpathian Mountains with Europe Active could be your ultimate cycling adventure. 

Bucharest

Europe Active’s mountain bike tour of the Carpathian Mountains meets and finishes in Bucharest. So, before you head off into the countryside you’ll have the opportunity to build a day or two of  ‘little Paris’ into your trip.

Untouched and unspoiled surroundings

The Carpathian Mountains are an impressive sight. Curving around the hills of Transylvania, the landscape is untouched and unspoiled. There are no mountain ski resorts. The roads have not been expanded nor extended – so traditional rural life remains in place. Europe Active’s tour of the Carpathian Mountains will afford you the opportunity to truly relax and feel like you’ve travelled back in time.

The views

Mountain bike trips will always involve climbing – and this is particularly the case in the Carpathian Mountains. But here, you will be rewarded by the other-worldly views from the summit.

The Terrain

With Europe Active mountain bike tours, you’ll be traveling on tracks through lush forests, meadows, gorges and along ridges. And when it comes to the Romanian roads, they are of decent quality for cyclists, although there is little cycling signage. And you’ll need to be mindful of the horse drawn carts and animals that you may find travelling alongside you.

Climate

Romanian bike trips benefit from a warm climate that is well suited to cyclists. May, June and September offer the best weather for bike holidays in the area. However, mountain bike tours in the autumn will also allow you to soak in the beautiful colours – particularly within the forests and on the walls of the Zarnesti Gorges – the starting point for Europe Active’s mountain biking tour.

Hospitality

The Carpathian mountain region of Romania offers fabulous home-grown food and drink. The Europe Active mountain bike tour of the region includes excellent examples of local accommodation, good food and wine, as well as mountain bike hire, maps, luggage transfer and local assistance - should it be required.

Unique flora, fauna and wildlife

As the countryside is so unspoiled and untouched, you will see flora and fauna not seen in other parts of Europe during a Romanian bike holiday. Cycling in an area where you may encounter lynx, wild boar, bear and wolves is also a unique experience!  Top tip: ensure you have the means to make yourself heard in the more quiet and remote areas. 

Dracula’s castle

With Europe Active’s mountain bike tour of the Carpathian Mountains you will be able to balance the scenery with a cultural stop off at 14^th Century Bran Castle – best known for its association with Dracula and its role as one time protector of Transylvania.

It is truly the hidden gem of Europe for cyclists. So, if you would like to find out more about Europe Active’s mountain bike holidays in the Carpathian Mountains, visit cycling.europe-active.co.uk for more information.

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