Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in Transylvania
Serious hikers find several compelling routes through Transylvania's varied terrain. Multi-day walks through Piatra Craiului National Park connect you with Kalibash villages where local families host you in their guesthouses. For those ready for Romania's highest challenges, expert mountain guides lead climbs up Moldoveanu at 2,544m and also Negoiu reaching 2,535m - you'll cross dramatic ridges and pass clear alpine lakes along the way. The Carpathians offer a special mix of walking and wildlife spotting; our groups particularly like evening visits to forest hides where brown bears roam naturally. Cultural routes through the Barza Valley include local horse cart rides between trails and visits to mountain hermitages tucked away from view. Up in the Fagaras range, you'll find serious high-altitude hiking with nights in traditional mountain huts and views that stretch across Romania's most impressive peaks.
10 best hiking & trekking Transylvania tours
Compiled by
MelissaTransylvania travel expert at TourRadar
- Hiking on the Via Transilvanica in TERRA SAXONUM
- Via Transilvanica Adventure in 10 Days: Terra Saxonum
- 3-Day Authentic Via Transilvanica Experience in Terra Borza Teutonica
- Summits of the Transylvanian Alps
- Fagaras Mountains trekking tour
- Walking in Transylvania and the Carpathian Mountains
- Hiking on the Via Transilvanica in TERRA SICULORUM
- Reaching the highest peaks in Romania: Moldoveanu Peak (2544 m) & Negoiu Peak (2535 m)
- Transylvania - Wilderness, Nature and Adventure
- Romania – Hiking the Via Transilvanica 8 Days
Hiking on the Via Transilvanica in TERRA SAXONUM
“Excellent tour, crafted just for our family. We loved walking Via Transilvanica.”
Jay, traveled in June
The rugged trails of Transylvania connect UNESCO sites with authentic village life. Hikers spend 4.5-8 hours daily winding through forests and medieval settlements, immersing in traditional local hospitality.
Duration 8 days Destinations Sibiu, Crit, Saschiz, Vulcan, Sighisoara, Malancrav, Biertan Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 194 mi Operator Carpathian Travel Center From
- US$990
Duration 10 days Destinations Brasov, Viscri, Crit, Saschiz, Sighisoara, Malancrav, Biertan, Moșna, Medias Age Range Ages 18+ Distance 85 mi Operator Rolandia From
- US$3,000
Duration 3 days Destinations Brasov, Magura, Zarnesti, Bran, Rasnov Age Range Ages 12+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 40 mi Operator Active Travel From $786
20% Off- US$628You save $157
Duration 8 days Destinations Bucharest, Magura, Pestera, Seven Ladders Canyon, Piatra Mare Mountains, Bucegi Natural Park, Simon Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Heart-pumping Distance 133 mi Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $1,828
10% Off- US$1,650You save $178
Duration 8 days Destinations Sibiu, Sebesu de Sus, Avrig Lake, Negoiu, Caltun Lake, Laitel, Capra Saddle, Podragu, Vistea Mare, Moldoveanu Age Range Ages 18-60 Operated in English, German Physical Rating Heart-pumping Distance 66 mi Operator Pernes Arin From
10% Off- US$853
Duration 8 days Destinations Brasov, Rasnov, Bran, Moeciu de Sus, Magura, Piatra Craiului, Zarnesti, Bucharest, Sibiu Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 256 mi Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
10% Off- US$1,565
A cultural trek through Transylvania weaves together UNESCO sites and traditional villages. Local families share their hospitality and authentic cuisine while medieval architecture stands proudly against the mountainous backdrop.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Sibiu, Praid, Sighisoara Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 142 mi Operator Carpathian Travel Center 
Hike the 50-kilometer main ridge of the Făgăraș Mountains in the Carpathian range, reaching Romania's highest peak Moldoveanu at 2,544 meters and the second-highest Negoiu at 2,535 meters. The route includes the chain-secured La trei pași de moarte (Three Steps from Death) passage between Portiţa Arpașului and Arpașu Mic peaks at 2,461 meters, crossing alpine lakes including Lacul Bâlea and Lacul Capra.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Sibiu, Cartisoara, Negoiu, Podragu, Moldoveanu, Curtea de Arges, Cozia Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, German Distance 237 mi Operator Carpathian Travel Center 
No departure dates availableDuration 11 days Destinations Sibiu, Paltinis, Sibiel, Biertan, Brateiu, Malancrav, Sighisoara, Viscri, Carta, Sambata de SusSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 360 mi Operator DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen 
Duration 8 days Destinations Viscri, Crit, Saschiz, Sighisoara, Malancrav, Biertan Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 36 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
10% Off- US$984
