Viscri - Alba Iulia
Viscri - Alba Iulia via Via Transilvanica
Also in Brasov, Romania • Mures, Romania • Sibiu, Romania
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 266 km
- Ascent
- 5.1 km
- Descent
- 5.5 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 215 m
- High Point
- 678 m
- Gradient
- 5˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between April and September. From a low point of 215 m to the maximum altitude of 678 m, the route covers 266 km, 5142 vertical metres of ascent and 5462 vertical metres of descent.
Description
1/5 of Via Transilvanica
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Hike a bike
- Picturesque
- In the forest
- Road sections