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Mountain Treks
TT Transylvania Trail
A circuit trek through Carpathian forests and medieval Transylvanian villages — Central Europe's greatest trail.
Overview
Transylvania Trail circles all of Transylvania along the Carpathian ridges. It passes through medieval Saxon villages, wolf and bear territory and the mysterious landscape of Dracula. The trail launched in 2022.
- Distance
- 1,400 km
- Time
- 55-75 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Total elevation gain
- 55,000 m
Route & profile
Quick orientation of the route line, start, end and elevation profile.
Rumunsko
Model from total elevation gain55,000 m total
1,400 km
Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors, displayed via Waymarked Trails.
Planning
Romania is one of the cheapest destinations in Europe. Pension at €20–35/night.
Sources
Maps & GPX
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Transylvania Trail?
Transylvania Trail is rated as Hard.
How many days does Transylvania Trail take?
Transylvania Trail usually takes 55–75 days.
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