Expansion announcement for Brasov segment of the Transylvanica long-distance trail, traversing Romania, as per latest updates.
Hiking through History: Romania's Expanding Via Transilvanica Trail
Get ready for some epic adventures, hikers! The charming nation of Romania is about to expand its already impressive Via Transilvanica trail, with the launch of the Terra Borza Teutonica segment. This new extension, running through the heart of Brașov County, will stretch across approximately 170 kilometers[1][2].
Kicking off in the quaint village of Viscri, known for its stunning UNESCO-listed fortified church and a favorite holiday spot for King Charles III, the Terra Borza Teutonica is the latest milestone in the ambitious long-term plan to extend the Via Transilvanica trail across diverse regions in Romania.
The Via Transilvanica currently crosses ten counties: Suceava, Bistrița-Năsăud, Mureș, Harghita, Sibiu, Brașov, Alba, Hunedoara, Caraș-Severin, and Mehedinți. It is divided into seven cultural-historical regions: Bucovina, The Highlands (Ținutul de Sus), Terra Siculorum, Terra Saxonum, Terra Dacica, Terra Banatica, and Terra Romana[3].
The forthcoming Terra Borza Teutonica will extend its reach to an impressive 14 administrative units, including Buneşti, Jibert, Şoarş, Ticuş, Mândra, Şercaia, Şinca, Şinca Nouă, Poiana Mărului, Zărneşti, Moieciu, Bran, Râşnov, and Braşov.
Just recently, work has begun in Viscri on this exciting expansion project. The Tășuleasa Social Association, the project's initiators, have set their sights on a visionary goal: to extend the Via Transilvanica trail throughout all of Romania's historical regions[4]. This bold move is expected to rejuvenate local communities and boost tourism, much like it already has on the existing trail, which drew over 30,000 hikers in 2024[4].
Alin Ușeriu, president of the Tășuleasa Social Association, confidently declared, "We have worked hard on this 20-year strategy, and since we are not holding back, we have laid the first milestone for the new section in Brașov, specifically in Viscri. In recent years, Romania has surprised us in ways we couldn't have imagined in 2018, when we started working on Via Transilvanica. If we could bring the trail to the scale it has today in just seven years, what can we achieve together in 20 years?"[4]
The original Via Transilvanica, a collaboration between Tășuleasa Social, showcases 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It begins in Bucovina, at Putna, wends its way through Transylvania, and ends at Drobeta Turnu Severin, near the Danube shore[5]. The trail was inaugurated in 2022 after four years of tireless work, involvement from local communities, and over 10,000 volunteers[5].
The trail boasts signposts and andesite milestones, each crafted by national and international artists[6]. In recognition of its outstanding achievements, the trail won the Public Choice Award of the European Heritage Awards in 2023 and emerged as a winner in the Citizens' Engagement and Awareness-raising category[6].
Lace up your hiking boots, adventure-seekers, and join Romania in uncovering its breathtaking history and breathtaking landscapes as the Terra Borza Teutonica unfolds!
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Embracing outdoor-living and home-and-garden bliss, hikers can look forward to incorporating the picturesque villages of Viscri and beyond into their lifestyle, as the upcoming Terra Borza Teutonica expansion promises to enhance Romania's Via Transilvanica trail. This 170-kilometer extension offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of diverse regions, right from the heart of Brașov County.
