Via Transilvanica

JustJack

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Time of past OR future Camino

CF: May/June 2023
VDLP: April/May 2024

• Feb 16, 2024

• #1

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

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2012, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024

• Feb 16, 2024

• #2

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

 

trecile

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Francés, Norte, Salvador, Primitivo, Portuguese

• Feb 16, 2024

• #3

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

Jakobsweg Junkie

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SJPP 2023

• Feb 16, 2024

• #4

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

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Via de la Plata, Mar/Apr 2024

• Feb 16, 2024

• #5

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

 

Mycroft

Veteran Member

• Feb 17, 2024

• #6

JustJack said:

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.

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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.

 

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AndreaFisterra

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Time of past OR future Camino

Past:Camino Frances, Portugues, Primitivo. Next: ?

• Mar 16, 2024

• #7

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