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8 days guided over Transfagarasan and Transalpina
Jun 13, 2027
Jul 11, 2027
Motorcycle Tours Romania: Carpathians, Transfagarasan and Transalpina
Motorcycle tours Romania with us means setting off from Bucharest or Sibiu in the morning, riding the hairpins of the Transfagarasan by noon and ending the day at Lake Bâlea, above 2,000 m.
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Romania Motorcycle Tours: Guided or On Your Own
For us, Romania by motorcycle means the Southern Carpathians: two high mountain roads, the Transfagarasan above 2,000 m and the Transalpina at 2,145 m, plus Sibiu, Bran Castle and Bucharest as start and finish. We have two tours, both 8 days. The guided motorcycle tour through the Carpathians costs from €2,099 with your own motorcycle in a double room, or from €2,649 with a rental motorcycle; a guide rides ahead on a motorcycle, a support vehicle carries the luggage, and you spend one night in a 5-star manor house. The self-guided version costs €1,989 including a BMW F650, F700 or F800 GS, GPS and roadbook; an upgrade to the R1200GS Adventure costs €269. Dates in 2027: guided on 13 June and 11 July, self-guided on 29 May and 4 September. Along the way you ride over the Rucar-Bran Pass into Transylvania, sleep at Lake Bâlea, have a culture day in Hermannstadt (Sibiu) and take the Transalpina on the second to last day. Groups on the guided tour are 3 to 12 riders; the self-guided tour you can book even on your own.
Does this trip match your riding level?
Both Romania tours run on asphalt. You don't need off-road experience, but you do need confident cornering: the Transfagarasan and Transalpina are serpentine roads above 2,000 m, with hairpin bends and tunnels. We rate both tours as medium riding level.
On the guided tour you ride your own motorcycle or a current BMW motorcycle of your choice, which costs from €2,649 instead of from €2,099. A guide rides ahead on a motorcycle, and a support vehicle carries your luggage and has room for a lift if you want to skip a stage. The group has 3 to 12 riders. On the self-guided tour a BMW F650, F700 or F800 GS is included in the price, and with GPS, map and roadbook you ride at your own pace; the R1200GS Adventure is available for a €269 surcharge.
A day looks like this: breakfast at the hotel, then a stage over one of the passes with stops at viewpoints, at Bran Castle or in Sibiu, and another hotel in the evening. Start and finish is Bucharest, the airport transfer is included on both tours, and the kilometres are unlimited.
Experience required
No off-road experience needed, both tours are on asphalt. You should bring confident cornering technique for serpentine roads above 2,000 m; both tours are rated as medium riding level.
Own bike allowed
On the guided tour yes (from €2,099), or a BMW motorcycle of your choice from €2,649. On the self-guided tour a BMW F650, F700 or F800 GS is included in the price of €1,989.
Daily distance
One pass stage per day, with the Transfagarasan on the third or fifth day and the Transalpina on the sixth. Kilometres are unlimited on both tours.
Typical day
Breakfast at the hotel, a stage over a pass with stops, a hotel in the evening. Guided with a guide on a motorcycle and a support vehicle for the luggage, self-guided with GPS and roadbook.
Where you ride in Romania
Both tours ride the same loop from Bucharest through the Southern Carpathians: two high passes and a culture day in Sibiu, with the passes open only in summer.
Transfagarasan
Transfagarasan and Lake Bâlea above 2,000 m
Romania's best-known pass road: serpentines, tunnels and hairpin bends straight across the Carpathians to over 2,000 m. On the guided tour you sleep right at Lake Bâlea, and on the self-guided tour you ride the pass on the fifth day.
Tours where you can visit this area
Guided Motorcycle Tour Carpathians: Transfagarasan and Transalpina Self-Guided Motorcycle Trip Through the Carpathians with BMW GS
Transalpina
Transalpina: the highest road in Romania
At 2,145 m, the highest road in the country. Both tours ride it on the sixth day; the self-guided tour then continues to the mountain resort of Rânca at about 1,600 m, while the guided tour ends the day at a winery.
Tours where you can visit this area
Guided Motorcycle Tour Carpathians: Transfagarasan and Transalpina Self-Guided Motorcycle Trip Through the Carpathians with BMW GS
Transylvania
Bran Castle, Sibiu and the Rucar-Bran Pass
The cultural part of the loop: over the Rucar-Bran Pass into the heart of the Carpathians, Bran Castle, then Hermannstadt (Sibiu) with a culture day of its own on the guided tour. On the way, the self-guided route takes in the Slănic Prahova salt mine.
Tours where you can visit this area
Guided Motorcycle Tour Carpathians: Transfagarasan and Transalpina Self-Guided Motorcycle Trip Through the Carpathians with BMW GS
Best time to ride
The high passes Transfagarasan and Transalpina are usually open from June to October. Our dates in 2027: guided on 13 June and 11 July, self-guided on 29 May and 4 September.
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8 days guided over Transfagarasan and Transalpina
The guided motorcycle trip through the Carpathians in Romania offered a well-structured group dynamic that strongly affected the daily tempo. The max. group size of 12 people enabled a smooth flow, with stages, such as the spectacular Transfagarasan-Straße and the demanding Transalpina-Pass, requiring precise coordination...
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8 days guided over Transfagarasan and Transalpina
The guided motorcycle tour through the Carpathians in Romania offers a clearly structured organization with daily briefings and well-planned routes. The leg over the Transfăgărășan Road is particularly well thought out, offering both breathtaking landscapes and challenging rides for advanced riders, while the group size...
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8 days guided over Transfagarasan and Transalpina
The guided motorcycle trip through the Carpathians in Romania offers a challenging experience for advanced riders. The route leads over the legendary Transfagarasan-Straße and the adventurous Transalpina-Pass, both requiring technical riding skills. The daily leg length and the varied terrain, combined with the group size...
Who leads you through Romania
Hans Paul Buchfellner
Tour Guide RomaniaAt home in the Carpathians - leads Overcross groups over Romania's finest passes and tracks.
- 11 years guiding
- 8 countries visited
- Carpathians
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Booking questions
What's included in the tour price?
On both tours: overnight stays with breakfast, airport transfer, unlimited kilometres and a map. On the guided tour also a guide on a motorcycle, a support vehicle, comprehensive vehicle and liability insurance, a Romanian dinner and one night in a 5-star manor house. On the self-guided tour the BMW GS, GPS and roadbook.
Do I need to bring my own motorcycle?
Both are possible. On the guided tour you ride your own motorcycle from €2,099 or a BMW motorcycle of your choice from €2,649. On the self-guided tour a BMW F650, F700 or F800 GS is included in the price, and the R1200GS Adventure costs a €269 surcharge.
How big are the groups on this tour?
The guided tour runs with 3 to 12 participants. You can book the self-guided tour even on your own, and at most 12 riders are on the road on the same date.
What does the single room cost?
On the guided tour the single room costs €100 more: €2,199 with your own motorcycle instead of €2,099, and €2,749 with a rental motorcycle instead of €2,649.
How does the booking work?
After your enquiry you receive a personal offer with date, room and motorcycle. The booking only becomes binding with your confirmation; after that you receive the tour folder, packing list and all the information on getting to Bucharest.
What do I need to plan for in addition to the trip?
The flight to Bucharest and travel health and accident insurance, which is mandatory. On the guided tour drinks, lunch and dinner; on the self-guided tour the deposit and the insurance for the rental motorcycle. Fuel is not included on either tour.
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