The Greatest Bikepacking Route? Via Transilvanica ⎸ Built By Locals, Carved in Stone

Welcome to Romania! Join me as I bikepack the Via Transilvanica, the country’s most spectacular long-distance trail, stretching over 1,400 km across mountains, forests, villages, and fortified churches. The Via Transilvanica isn’t just a GPS file — it’s a full, physical route carved through Romania by local hands and hearts.

🚵‍♀️ Highlights in this video:
- Stunning Transylvanian scenery: forests, mountains & villages
- Meeting locals and discovering traditions
- Tips for dealing with shepherd dogs & navigating rural Romania
- The unique story behind the trail and its milestones
- Why this trail truly “unites” people from around the world

👉 If you’re looking for your next bikepacking adventure or are curious about Romania’s hidden gems, the Via Transilvanica should be at the top of your list. Whether you tackle it all, or ride/hike sections, this is more than just a “great bikepacking trail” — it’s a shared, lived experience, built from the ground up.

My goal is simple: to inspire more people to ride bikes more often, explore new places, and experience the freedom of life on a bicycle. If you’d like to be part of my mission, you can support me by buying a coffee ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/possum_on_bike

Ride. Explore. Inspire.

Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome to Romania
3:30 – What Makes Via Transilvanica Special
4:20 – Nature, Culture & First Bear Encounter
8:30 – The Challenge of Shepherd Dogs
14:32 – Why the Trail Feels So Well Designed
17:02 – Hospitality & Rural Friendliness
19:33 – Tough Hike-a-Bike Sections
20:03 – The World’s Largest Outdoor Art Exhibition
20:27 – Travel Tips: Language & Navigation
21:13 – Reflections & Closing

📍 GPS file (valid as of July 2024): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46662499
🌐 Official / Background info: https://www.viatransilvanica.com/en/

Follow me on more adventures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaptPTseHoAA_XL5SCv1IpjnY178CG87j

#bikepacking #cycletouring #adventurecycling #romania #explorethecarpathiangarden #visitromania #viatransilvanica

Видео The Greatest Bikepacking Route? Via Transilvanica ⎸ Built By Locals, Carved in Stone канала Possum on Bike