Via Transilvanica
1,400 kilometers on foot crossing Romania solo: from Putna Monastery in Bucovina to the waters of the Danube River in Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
The Road That Unites: What is the Via Transilvanica?
Known as “Drumul care unește” (the road that unites), the Via Transilvanica is a long-distance trail conceived and built by the Romanian organization Tășuleasa Social. Unlike the crowded pilgrimage routes of Western Europe, this trail was born to revive rural heritage, protect the wilderness of the Carpathian Mountains, and breathe new life into forgotten villages through the footsteps of hikers.
The trail crosses mountain ridges, old-growth forests, rolling pastures, and multicultural communities where Romanian, Saxon, Székely, and Dacian traditions coexist.
🧭 Everything You Need to Plan Your Via Transilvanica
Interactive manuals, budget and pack-weight calculators, and real-world advice after walking all 1,400 kilometers solo from Putna to the Danube:
The 7 Official Regions of the Trail
According to the official guide by Tășuleasa Social, the Via Transilvanica is divided from north to south into seven historical and cultural regions. Click on each region to see its stages, elevation profiles, accommodations, and what to expect on the trail:
Bucovina (137 km)
6 stages | Putna – Poiana Negrii. UNESCO painted monasteries, Obcinele Bucovinei ridges, Hutsul culture, and demanding forest climbs.
See Bucovina guide →Highlands Region (207 km)
10-11 stages | Poiana Negrii – Câmpu Cetății. Rodna and Călimani Mountains, Tășuleasa Social HQ in Piatra Fântânele, the Roman Road, and Bistrița.
See Highlands guide →Terra Siculorum (157 km)
8 stages | Câmpu Cetății – Archita. Székely Land: Sovata heliothermal lakes, Praid salt mines, Odorheiu Secuiesc, and living Hungarian culture.
See Terra Siculorum guide →Terra Saxonum (201 km)
11 stages | Archita – Micăsasa. The Saxon heart of Transylvania: UNESCO fortified churches (Saschiz, Biertan), medieval towns, and gentle hills.
See Terra Saxonum guide →Terra Dacica (290 km)
15 stages | Micăsasa – Bucova. The longest and most mountainous region: Alba Iulia Citadel, Sarmizegetusa Regia, Fundătura Ponorului, and the Retezat foothills.
See Terra Dacica guide →Terra Banatica (232 km)
11 stages | Bucova – Crușovăț. Banat Mountains, Bohemian villages like Gărâna, industrial history in Reșița, and Semenic-Cheile Carașului National Park.
See Terra Banatica guide →Terra Romana (135 km)
7 stages | Crușovăț – Drobeta-Turnu Severin. Cerna Gorges, Mehedinți Geopark, isolated mountain hamlets, and the final finish line on the banks of the Danube.
See Terra Romana guide →Essential Hiker’s Logistics Guide
The YouTube Documentary Series
I documented every single day of this 1,400-kilometer journey along the Via Transilvanica: the solitary stages, the warmth of village hosts, rescuing a stray dog on the trail, and hiking through autumn storms.
Documentary Series: 1,400 km on Foot Across Romania
I am currently editing all the episodes of the adventure to release them very soon on the channel. Subscribe on YouTube so you get notified as soon as Episode 1 premieres.
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