Romania travel: Cycling routes to try this summer
Beautiful landscapes, less-traveled paths, and cultural and historical landmarks are all some of the things that a cycling trip can bring. With many parts of the country lending themselves to being discovered by bike, we outline below some…
Simona Fodor · Journalist
· Updated · 4 min read
Beautiful landscapes, less-traveled paths, and cultural and historical landmarks are all some of the things that a cycling trip can bring. With many parts of the country lending themselves to being discovered by bike, we outline below some of the available options.
In Mureş county, one available tour takes those interested from Târgu Mureş to Gornești, where they can visit the Teleki Castle. The castle, built in the Baroque style in the 18th century, was reintroduced into the tourist circuit in 2011, after it was returned to its owners, the Teleki family. Visitors can also see in Gornești the Gothic-style Reformed church, built in 1456, while nearby localities also host several historical landmarks: the Teleki castles in Glodeni and Dumbrăvioara, the Bálintitt castle in Ernei, the Máriaffy castle in Sângeorgiu de Mureș, and the Zichy mansion in Voivodeni. The route goes from Târgu Mureş to Sângeorgiu de Mureș, Tofalău, Săcăreni, Călușeri, Pădureni, Gornești, Chinari, and back to Târgu Mureş. It is about 45 km long, of which 35 km are country roads.
Another tour starting in Târgu Mureş takes cyclists to the Haller castle in Ogra. Sitting on the bank of the river Mureș, the edifice, erected in the 17th century, has been refurbished and is now used as a hotel with its own wine cellar. The tour is 71 km long, with 30 km on country roads. It goes from Târgu Mureş to Nazna, Berghia, Band, Oroiu, Vaideiu, Dileu Vechi, Oarba de Mureș, Ogra, Dileu Nou, Sînmărghita, Șăușa, Sântioana de Mureș, and back to Nazna and Târgu Mureş. More on these tours here.
At the same time, a tour of the castles in Mureş county is due to be launched this summer. The route has 67 km in length and covers six castles and the Medieval Fortress of Târgu Mureş. It starts in Brâncoveneşti and reaches the castles in Gurghiu, Gorneşti, Dumbrăvioara, and Sângiorgiu de Mureş, which was recently refurbished. The castle in Ernei could also be included, depending on the stage of the refurbishment works, Lorant Szanto, the executive director of the Visit Mureş Association, announced at the end of March, Agerpres reported.
In Sibiu, numerous tours are available in the county, and the city of Sibiu is one where 44 bike renting locations are available. More than 400 bikes can be rented, while seniors can rent tricycles and people with motor disabilities adapted tricycles, available in several stations. Also in the city, the Urban Bike Revolution Association organizes tours, inviting residents and especially families with children to explore Sibiu by bike.
