This is the high-altitude proposal for our scenic tours. The route immerges us for 4 days in a truly unspoiled mountain landscape. We will have the chance to ride on the "King's Road"-Transalpina, Romania's highest alpine road, passing on to "Strategica" constantly surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, and virgin forests.
Transalpina also called "King's Road" located at over 2,000 meters altitude, is the highest road in Romania that can be crossed by car, having the highest point in Urdele Pass (2,145 m). The beginnings of this road are unclear. Some sources claim that it was first built by the Roman legions during the wars with the Dacians, which was recorded in historic maps under the name of "Roman strategic corridor IV". It was rebuilt in the interwar period and put into use in 1938 when it was inaugurated by King Carol II. The road was also rehabilitated during World War II when the Germans needed this access road for military reasons. In the last years, the road has been paved and became a major attraction for bikers and cyclists.
"Strategica" or "The strategic road" is a 45km long unpaved road on a smooth ridge located at 2000 m asl with the Vidra lake and dam at his foot. A true spot of heaven where, in all four cardinal directions, the eyes can't stop wondering the wild, unique and charming landscapes, a truly beautiful, picturesque alpine road. The old military road was developed by the Germans during the First World War (in fact by Erwin Rommel himself in 1916) with a strategic role since the area was close to the border of two provinces: Transylvania and the Romanian province of Muntenia.
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What is included?
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English, German, Hungarian and Italian-speaking local guides
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Fully equipped mountain bike
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Helmet
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All accommodations & meals
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Snacks (sandwiches, fruits, nuts) and water during riding
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Assistance car
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Entrance fees
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Car transfer in the from/to Timisoara (following prior agreement other locations may be arranged)
How to get to us
Our team is based in Timisoara the European Cultural Capital 2023 and we strongly advise you to reserve a day to visit our city and learn about the place where the fall of Romanian Communism was initiated. We gladly organise an intimate guided tour with our partners "Timisoara la cutie".
By plane
Timisoara international Airport is one of Romania's main airports. Timisoara is well connected with most of Europe by air.
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By car
Timisoara is connected to Budapest and Vienna by motorway. The journey takes around 3 hours from Budapest and 5 hours from Vienna.
By train
One of our sustainable suggestions are traveling by train(link to Eco-Tourism). Timisoara and the neighboring city of Arad are connected to Budapest and Vienna by train.
Bikes and gear
We offer fully equipped mountain bikes, best fitted for the mountainous landscapes we are visiting. We choose Romanian-produced bikes in order to support and promote the local economy. Our offer comes with complete accessories for your safety but we suggest bringing along a small backpack for carrying the personal belongings.
In case you decide to bring your own bike, we will support the logistics of the bike boxes, we just have to discuss the details during the booking stage.