Via Transilvanica

[JustJack]

I stumbled across a YouTube video yesterday about a relatively new trail that has been developed in Romania, called the Via Transilvanica. It was officially launched in 2022. 1400km across the country. They've installed markers every kilometer along the way.

I've seen videos comparing it to the Camino de Santiago, but it's not really a pilgrimage, more of a long hike, like the Tour de Mont Blanc.

It look pretty cool, and has lots of potential. Romania is clearly using it as a tourism-driver, and they may have some success with it.

 

[dick bird]

Thank you for this. I am looking for somewhere to go as a side trip after the camino. This looks very tempting.

 

[trecile]

The Juliana Trail in Slovenia also looks gorgeous.

Juliana Trail – a long distance hiking trail

Do you want to learn more about the life below the mighty peaks of the Julian Alps? Hit the Juliana Trail, a 270 km long circular trail, and discover the beauty of the natural environment on the doorstep of the Julian Alps.

www.slovenia.info

 

[Kitsambler]

Europe is covered in routes, many of which connect to Santiago: (at least) 4 in France, 2 in Switzerland, 2 in Chechia, 3 in Poland, and more in Germany than you can shake a stick at. Interactive map here: https://www.jakobswege-europa.de/wege/

 

[Madis]

I would carry hiking sticks there to defend from the village dogs that are loose. (based on talks with locals many years ago)

 

[Mycroft]

I stumbled across a YouTube video yesterday about a relatively new trail that has been developed in Romania, called the Via Transilvanica. It was officially launched in 2022. 1400km across the country. They've installed markers every kilometer along the way.

I've seen videos comparing it to the Camino de Santiago, but it's not really a pilgrimage, more of a long hike, like the Tour de Mont Blanc.

It look pretty cool, and has lots of potential. Romania is clearly using it as a tourism-driver, and they may have some success with it.

I really enjoyed my time in Romania 20 years ago--the rural areas are quite beautiful. This seems to add to the opportunity to enjoy it more.

 

[AndreaFisterra]

In case anybody needs more info, there is a FB group to search for info and ask questions - in English as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/viatransilvanica, and the official site, https://www.viatransilvanica.com/en/, has pdf guides in 5 languages