Transylvania Horse Trails
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2027 expedition season

From Transylvania
to the Black Sea


A long-distance horseback journey across Romania, from the Carpathian Mountains to the Black Sea. Ride through mountain forests, open plains, the Danube Delta and the coast as the landscape changes with every stage.

Join one of seven stages, combine several, or share the full expedition of more than 1,000 km from late May to early September 2027.
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  • Seven stages across Romania
  • Ride one stage, several, or the full expedition
  • From the Carpathians to the Danube Delta and the sea
On the path of the

Bears


Discover the wild heart of the Eastern Carpathians on a week-long horseback journey through rolling hills, mountain pastures, pine forests and clear creeks. Our signature route, On the Path of the Bears, covers around 130 km and brings you close to Transylvania’s landscapes and traditions.

Ride with experienced local guides, share home-cooked meals and make one horse your companion for the week.
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  • Your own horse for the whole week
  • Good wine, homemade pálinka (Hungarian brandy), delicious home-cooked meals
  • Experienced and passionate guides speaking English, Dutch, German, Hungarian and Romanian

"One leg on one side of the horse, the other on the other side, keep it like this, and everything will be fine. And looking between the ears of the horse is also important."

J.W. Piet
Our trails are designed for intermediate riders and above. You must be able to walk, trot, and canter comfortably and securely in an open field in the wild and reasonably fit.
A group of people riding on a trail
About the trails

Good to

know

  • We strongly recommend a riding cap.​
  • Good quality waterproof trekking boots (no fancy riding boots because sometimes you may be required to walk by the side of your horse when the terrain is rugged).
  • High-quality rain gear suitable for riding.
  • The rest of your clothing is your preference, but please be aware that the weather in the mountains can be very changeable, even in the summer.
  • For the overnight camping, a sleeping bag is essential.
Transport

How to get there

We can assist you with organizing the transfers to and from the airport/train station at your request.

By Plane

If you come by plane - you should arrive at one of the three international airports nearby - all within 200 km (Cluj Napoca, Sibiu, Targu Mures).

By Train

If you come by train - many people from all over Western Europe use Interrail. The station for these trains is not too far from our ranch (50 km).

A forest that looks like it's painted
Insurance during the tour

All our riders participate on the trails at their own risk. Upon arrival, you will have to sign a form stating this.
It is essential to have health insurance covering you abroad.