Explore ‘the most spectacular landscape on the continent’: Romania’s answer to El Camino de Santiago

We’ve all heard of El Camino de Santiago in Spain, one of the world’s most famous historical pilgrimage routes.

But if you’re looking for your next challenge and fancy something a little different, why not consider Romania’s new Via Transilvanica instead?

The 1,400 km route – inspired by Spain’s Camino – crosses Romania from North to South, winding through 108 villages and towns along the way.

What is the Via Transilvanica?

The idea for the new long distance trekking route was first dreamed up four years ago by 52-year-old Alin Useriu as a way to explore the wilds of his country.

He wanted to create something similar to the ancient pilgrim route to Santiago

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