Visit a land full of mystery and legends in Northern Buzau. Here you can find many cave churches dating from the pre-christian era, and admire hills covered with meadows and an abundance of flower species. The Mud Volcanoes, one of the most impressive natural wonders from Buzău area, are waiting to be discovered. And this is not all: salt mountains, wild dark forests, old monasteries and remote villages: an experience during 6 days of adventure. Come and join a unique cycling experience in a land that Europe hasn’t discovered yet! The route is addressed to nature lovers and cyclists with a good physical fitness. Highlights:
- Cave churches from pre-Christian era
- The Mud Volcanoes
- The Salt Mountain from Lopătari
- Hiking in beautiful wild forests with a local guide
- Bisoca, still having one of the oldest village configurations, with scarce houses, specific to mountain area
- Visiting a local hunter and trying to spot wildlife next to him
- Visiting local craftsmen: weaver, potter, wood carver
- Visiting traditional monasteries & churches:
- The Amber Museum from Colți, one of the fewest in Europe. We will find here the biggest amber stone in the world, of 3,5 kg
Technical details:
- Length: 7 days
- On the bike: 5 days (+1 day for hiking)
- Overnights: 6 nights
- Distance: 45km + hiking + 42km + 58km + 30km + 35km
- Total distance: 210km
- Average distance/day: 42km
- Difficulty level: medium
- Ascent ↑/Descent↓: 657m↑/401m↓ + 314m↑/523m↓ + 830m↑/128m↓ + 258m↑/813m↓ + 320m↑/512m↓
- Highest / lowest point: 910m / 149m
- Terrain type: asphalt (70%), dirt road (30%) dirt
Organizing details:
- Best time of year: June – October
- Start and end point: Berca, 150 km away from Bucharest
- Start time: 10am, Day 1
- End time: 10am, Day 7
- Group size: 4-10 persons
- Accommodation dd type: basic 2-star pensions and 3-star pensions
Suggested overnight before the tour: Bucharest / Buzău / Berca [vfb id=’2′] Starting Point: