Travel with Daniel Moise on Via Transilvanica

A guided cultural hiking experience across Transylvania

The Romanian United Foundation is proud to present our trusted partner, Daniel Moise, and his guided cultural hiking experience along the Via Transilvanica.

Spanning over 1,400 kilometers, Via Transilvanica crosses Romania from Putna to Drobeta-Turnu Severin, connecting 10 counties, more than 400 communities, and multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites. Created to highlight the country’s cultural, historical, and natural diversity, it has quickly become one of Europe’s most distinctive long-distance trails.

This program focuses on a carefully selected segment through Transylvania, blending structured hiking with cultural depth. Over several days, participants move through historic Saxon villages, fortified churches, and varied landscapes, experiencing Romania at a pace that allows for real understanding, not just observation.

Led in small groups, the journey emphasizes clarity, authenticity, and a direct connection to the places and people along the route.

The Experience

This program follows a curated segment of the Via Transilvanica, one of Europe’s newest long-distance cultural routes.

It is built around a simple idea: walking through a place is the most direct way to understand it.

Over 7 days, you move through:

  • Saxon villages
  • fortified churches
  • forests, hills, and traditional landscapes

The structure combines daily hiking with cultural interpretation, so the experience doesn’t feel like disconnected stops, but a continuous narrative.

What Makes This Different

Most trips either optimize for comfort or for distance covered. This one prioritizes:

  • coherence (each day builds on the previous one)
  • clarity (you understand what you’re seeing)
  • pace (designed for sustained walking, not rushed tourism)

The presence of a dedicated guide is not an add-on, it’s the core of the experience.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival in Bucharest and transfer to Sighișoara.

Day 2 – Archita → Criț
24 km | 8h | +434 m
Start of the route through forests and meadows, ending in a traditional Saxon village.

Day 3 – Criț → Saschiz
14 km | 4.5h | +330 m
Easier day through villages and cultural landmarks.

Day 4 – Saschiz → Șapartoc
19 km | 6h | +565 m
Rural landscapes, local interaction, and deeper immersion.

Day 5 – Șapartoc → Mălâncrav
24 km | 7.5h | +535 m
Includes visit to Sighișoara and Breite plateau.

Day 6 – Mălâncrav → Biertan
15.5 km | 5.5h | +619 m
Final stage ending in Biertan.

Day 7 – Departure
Transfer back to Bucharest.

Cost 

  • 2990 RON / person (~€600/$700)
  • An additional transfer cost applies for Bucharest-Sighisoara (outbound)/ Biertan-Bucharest (return): ~€35 / person
✅ What’s Included
  • All scheduled transfers
  • Luggage transport
  • Professional guide
  • 6 nights accommodation (guesthouses / 3★ inns)
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Entrance fees (as per itinerary)
  • Hiker’s credential + Testimonium 
❌ Not Included
  • Flight tickets
  • Lunches
  • Personal expenses 
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Local guides (if required)

** We highly recommend that you consider making a significant donation to the Via Transilvanica project and express your gratitude to your guide after the trip with a generous tip. Please note that the total cost does not cover any donations to the project. 

Donate to Via Transilvanica

‼️Accommodation Notice: Due to group size, accommodations may be split across different guesthouses in some locations. Not all accommodations offer private bathrooms, and participants may need to share rooms with fellow travelers.‼️

How to Sign Up

Spots are limited due to group size and logistics.

To reserve:

  • Select your preferred date:

        August 8 – August 15, 2026

        August 15 – August 22, 2026

Packing & Travel Tips

Check our Recommended List of Equipment below for full recommendations. Essentials include:

  • Multiple pairs of socks

  • Gel bandages for blisters

  • Waterproof hiking shoes

  • Sport shoes for pleasant weather

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

Recommended list of equipment - Hiking

About Terra Saxonum

Terra Saxonum is one of the most culturally rich sections of the Via Transilvanica, crossing southern Transylvania through a network of historic Saxon villages. Defined by rolling hills, traditional architecture, and iconic fortified churches such as Biertan and Viscri, this region offers a clear and accessible way to understand Romania’s rural heritage. Unlike more rugged parts of the trail, Terra Saxonum combines moderate hiking with a high density of cultural landmarks, making it one of the most balanced and rewarding segments of the route.

About Via Transilvanica

Via Transilvanica is Romania’s first long-distance trail for walking, cycling, and horseback riding. Stretching more than 1,400 kilometers from Putna to Drobeta Turnu-Severin, it passes through over 600 communities, weaving a path across some of the country's most stunning landscapes. Inspired by iconic routes like the El Camino, Pacific Crest Trail, and Appalachian Trail, Via Transilvanica is also the largest outdoor artistic sculpture exhibition in the world, celebrating Romania’s culture, history, and natural beauty.

  • We walk about 100 kilometers per trip. This means, on average, about 20 km/day.

  • The entire trail has been created and designed with the goal in mind of making sure that almost any person can walk it. Difficulty is medium: the trail should be walkable by teenagers as well as elderly people.

  • We suggest bringing one pair of waterproof hiking boots, one pair of athletic shoes, and some extra pairs of socks. Additionally, it would be wise to pack some blister bandages for potential foot discomfort.

Via Transilvanica

About

Inspired by El Camino, Pacific Crest Trail, and Appalachian Trail, Via Transilvanica is a 1,400 km long-distance trail for walking, cycling, and horse riding. It crisscrosses Romania from Putna to Drobeta Turnu-Severin, passing through 600 communities.