The Romanian part of the Danube, between Bazias and the Black Sea, has a length of 1075 km. This represents about 37,5 % of the total length of the Danube (2860 km).
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1. The Danube Gorges (also known as Clisura or The Iron Gates)
(between Bazias and Drobeta-Turnu Severin)
2. Southern Oltenia
(between Drobeta-Turnu Severin and Giurgiu)
3. Southern Baragan
(between Giurgiu and Călărasi)
4. Dobrudja (Dobrogea)
(Dobrudja is all the area between the Danube, the Delta and the Black Sea.
As a bicycle track section we consider it between Călărasi and Tulcea)
5. The Danube Delta and the Black Sea coast
(including the lagunar lakes of Razem-Sinoe)
(between Tulcea-Murighiol-Jurilovca and Năvodari)
The access to the starting point in Bazias is from the Serbian-Romanian border crossing point Kaluderovo-Naidas or using the railway station and the international airport of Timisoara. The connecting route from Naidas to Bazias (the entering point of the Danube to Romania) is along the Nera River, starting at the bridge on the National Road No. 57 and following Lescovita – Zlatita – Parneaura – Campia – Socol and Bazias on 20 kilometers. The connecting bicycle route from Timisoara (the greatest city in Western Romania with international airport and railway station) is:
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| STAGE 00 – Approaching stage Timisoara-Bazias (184 km) |
Timisoara – 33 – Buzias – 30 – Berzovia – 25 – Resita – 9 – Lupac – 30 – Grădinari –13 – Oravita – 21 – Naidăs – 23 – Bazias
There are necessary about 3 weeks for a bicycle trip along the Danube on the Romanian
bank. The recommended period is April-October, but it is better to avoid traveling in a hot summer day, especially in the Southern and Eastern sections.
We divided the Bicycle Track in logical areas, stages that can be done in one day (maximum 120 km) and sections of 30-40 for the necessary stops for rest so you can easier to plan your trip according to have some days for rest, recreation and sightseeing.
Because the accommodation network is not constantly developed along the Danube, our recommendation is to use the camping gear as a back-up. There are connections with other transportation like buses (almost every village), trains (Orsova, Drobeta Turnu Severin, Calafat, Corabia, Turnu Măgurele, Zimnicea, Giurgiu, Oltenita, Călărasi, Cernavodă, Brăila, Galati, Tulcea, Ceamurlia, Constanta), ferryboats or ships (in the main harbours), international airports (Timisoara, Constanta, Bucharest - 40 km from Giurgiu)
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| 1. The Danube Gorges (The Iron Gates or the Clisura) |
Characteristics: The area of the Danube Gorges is the most important for bicycle trails, both for the biking routes and for the accommodation possibilities. The national road is characterized by low traffic between Bazias and Orsova and very high traffic between Orsova and Drobeta Turnu Severin on European roads. There are wonderful landscapes and the tourism infrastructure is under development.
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| STAGE 01 - Bazias - Mraconia Gulf (114,5 km) |
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S1. Bazias - Moldova Veche (auf DN57A; 26,5 km)
Bazias – 11 – Divici – 2,5 – Belobresca – 1,5 – Sasca – 4 – Pojejena (Strassenkreuzung mit DN57 – Verbindung zu Naidăş durch Radimna: 20 km) Pojejena – 3,5 – Macesti – 4 – Moldova Veche
Points of interest:
- Bazias. With this „settlement“, the Danube reaches the Romanian territory. A few buildings next to the crumbled railway station form the “settlement”. In the 19th century, it was up to this point that the coal and the minerals from Anina were transported on the railway, in order to load the freight onto freight ships which were active on the Danube.
-The Casino and the Monastery Ruins, Magdolna Spring – Bazias
- The ruins of the Divici stronghold
- Access to the Iron Gates Natural Parc
- The „Valea Mare” Natural Reservation
Recommended accommodation:
“Apus de soare” 2* guesthouse – Bazias
“Vila Adisor” guesthouse – Divici
“Pensiunea Dora” guesthouse – Sasca Montana
“Pensiunea Nera Land” guesthouse – Sasca Montana
“Pensiunea Cheile Nerei” guesthouse – Sasca Romana
„Vila Luisa” gusthouse - Radimna
“Dunarea” 1* chalet – Pojejena
“Sebes” 1* chalet – Pojejena
S2. Moldova Veche – Liubcova (on DN57a; 30km)
Moldova Veche – 7 – Coronini (Pescari) – 10 – Liborajdea – 10 –
Intersection (to Gornea, Sichevita, Cârsie, Gârnic) – 3 – Liubcova
Points of interest:
The „Gaura cu Musca” Cave, and the „Gaura Chindia” Cave – Coronini
Detour to Sfanta Elena Village
a lui Milan (Milan’s Cross)- Moldovita- Gârnic- Cârsie- Sichevita- Gornea, Access to the Iron Gates Natural Parc
The History and Etnographie Museum in Gornea
Recommended acommodation and restaurants:
Rural hostals in Sfanta Elena village
Camping possibilities near „Happy Fish” Restaurant – Corononi
“Deian & Deda” Bar-Restaurant
S3. Liubcova - Svinita (on DN57A; 30km)
Liubcova – 6 – Berzasca – 2 – Drencova – 3 – Cozla – 19 – Svinita
Points of interest:
The „Tourism Info-Center” in Berzasca
Access to the Iron Gates Natural Parc
Recommended acommodation and restaurants:
Café-Bar “Luiza” Berzasca
“Perla Clisurii” Hunting and Fishing Chalet – Cozla
Cabana Vânătorească Cozla (R.N.P.) – Cozla
S4. Svinita – Mraconia Gulf (on DN57A; 28 km)
Svinita – 24 – Dubova – 4 – Golful Mraconiei
Points of interest:
The ruins of the „Trikule” medieval stronghold
The „Ponicova” Cave and the „Veterani” Cave – near Dubova
The „ Ciucarul Mare” Peak – great view point
The „Cazanele Mici” and the „Cazanele Mari” Gorges
The „Mraconia” Monastery
The „King Decebal’s Head” great sculpture in the rocks
The „Mraconia Gulf” (a developing resort with access into the „Iron Gates” Natural Parc)
Recommended accommodation and restaurants:
“Stariste” Camping and Guesthouse – Svinita
“Pensiunea Drina” - Dubova
“Pensiunea Petru” - Dubova
“Pensiunea Davidescu” - Dubova Omologate ANT
“Pensiunea Gheorghita” - Dubova
“Pensiunea Milosescu” - Dubova
“Pensiunea Sain” - Dubova
“Pensiunea Antonie” - Dubova
“Pensiunea Avram” - Dubova
“Pensiunea Achimescu” – Dubova
“Pensiunea Adriana” – Dubova Omologate ANT
“Restaurant Lebada” – Dubova
“Restaurant Perla Dunarii” – Dubova
“Casa Mehedinţeană” - Dubova
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| STAGE 02 - Golful Mraconiei – Drobeta Turnu Severin (51 km) |
STAGE 02 - Golful Mraconiei – Drobeta Turnu Severin (51 km)
S5. Golful Mraconiei -Orsova (on DN57A; 26 km)
Golful Mraconiei- 18- Eselnita- 8- Orsova
Detour on E70, 20km North to Băile Herculane (thermal bath spa)
Points of interest:
The „Sfânta Ana” Orthodox Monastery
The modern catholic church – Orsova
Băile Herculane thermal bath spa and
the „Domogled- Valea Cernei” National Park (at cca.20 km)
Recommended accommodation and restaurants:
“Golful Mraconiei” guesthouse
“Pensiunea Steaua Dunarii” – Eselnita
“Pensiunea Latea” – Eselnita
“Pensiunea Steaua Dunarii 2003” – Eselnita
“Pensiunea Bostina Ana” – Eselnita
“Pensiunea Stipanescu” – Eselnita
Hotel Ferdinand – Baile Herculane
Hotel Afrodita – Baile Herculane
Hotel Apollo – Baile Herculane
Hotel Diana – Baile Herculane
Vila Ambasador – Baile Herculane
Vila Belvedere – Baile Herculane
Pensiunea Adriana – Baile Herculane
Pensiunea Claudia – Baile Herculane
Pensiunea Floare de Colt – Baile Herculane
S6. Orsova- Drobeta Turnu Severin (on E70; 25 km)
ATENTION ! - THIS SECTION OF THE ROAD IS WITH VERY HIGH TRAFIC
Orsova- 6- intersection to Ilovita- 9- Portile de Fier (border-crossing point to Serbia)- 1-
Gura Văii- 6- Schela Cladovei- 3- Drobeta Turnu Severin
Points of interest:
The ruins of the Roman Castrum
Theodora’s Tower
The ruin of the Bridge and the monument of the Roman Emperor Traianus
The “Vodiţa” Monastery
The Medieval Stronghold ruins
The “Portile de Fier” Museum, The Art Museum, The County Library
Recommended accommodation and restaurants:
Hostel Flora – Orsova
Hostel Manea – Orsova
Hotel Meridian – Orsova
Pensiunea Bahna II – Ilovita
Motel “Continental” – Portile de Fier (The Iron Gates)
Vila Belvedere – Gura Văii
Pensiunea Vapor – Gura Văii
Motel Continental – Gura Văii
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| 2. Southern Oltenia |
Characteristics: The bicycle track is going on the Southern part of the historical regions of Oltenia and Valachia. The main road starting to be far from the bank of the Danube (10-15 km) but, fortunately the traffic is high only in the area of the big cities.
There are some roads along the river, on the bank or on the dams but there are interrupted by channels and swamps. This is a very good fishing and hunting area.
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| STAGE 03 - Drobeta Turnu Severin – Cetate (113 km) |
S7. Drobeta Turnu Severin- Devesel
(on E70 and after Simian, on DN56A and than on other county or local roads; 35 km)
Drobeta Turnu Severin- 3+4- Simian- 1- intersection E70 with DN56A- 11- Hinova- 6 (intersection left to Rogova 4 km)- 5- Scăpău- 5- Devesel
Variant / S7A - From Batoti crossing Tismana, Vrancea, Crivina to Burila Mare
Recommended accommodation and restaurants:
Hotel “Parc Continental” – Drobeta Turnu Severin
Hotel “Traian” – Drobeta Turnu Severin
Hotel “Ada” – Drobeta Turnu Severin
Motel Continental – Drobeta Turnu Severin
Motel Petrom – Drobeta Turnu Severin
Pension Europa – Drobeta Turnu Severin
Pensiunea AAS – Drobeta Turnu Severin
Motel Balota – Simian
“Cetatea Hinovei” guesthouse – Hinova
Pensiunea Constanta – Hinova
Resting possibilities at Club “Smile” Simian
S8. Devesel- Izvoarele (on gravel roads, 36 km)
Devesel- 8- Burila Mare- 7- Tigănasi- 9- Gogosu- 4- Balta Verde- 8- Izvoarele
(Portile de Fier 2)
S9. Izvoarele- Cetate (county road, 42 km)
Izvoarele- 7- Gruia- 6- Pristol- 5- Gârla Mare- 6- Vrata- 6- Salcia (county road, 30 km)
Salcia- 5- intersection to DN56A- 7- Cetate
Points of interest:
Cetatea Hinovei ruins
Lunca Vânjului and Stârmina forest reservations
The „Angel Park” Artists Camp and the „Neolithic Village” in Cetate
Recommended accommodation:
„Cetatea Hinovei” guesthouse – Hinova
Camping possibilities near the „Înger Parc” - Cetate (The „Angel Park” Camp)
Restaurant in Cetate
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| STAGE 04 Cetate – Zăval (122 km) |
S10. Salcia- Calafat (on DN56A; 39 km)
Salcia- 5- intersection with DN56A- 7- Cetate- 3- Moreni- 4- Hunia- 3- Maglavit- 2- intersection with E79- 4- Golenti- 4- Basarabi- 7- Calafat (border crossing point to Bulgaria)
S11. Calafat- Rast (on DN55A; 32 km)
Calafat- 14- Poiana Mare- 4- Tunarii Vechi- 3- Piscu Vechi- 3- Ghidici- 8- Rast
-Lake Rast-
(intersection to Băilesti, 17 km)
Variant/S11 (on gravel roads)
From Calafat- 6- Ciupercenii Vechi- 4 -Ciupercenii Noi- 5 - Desa- 6- Poiana Mare
Recommended accommodation and restaurants:
Hotel Panoramic – Calafat Omologate ANT
Pensiunea Elena – Calafat
S12. Rast- Dunăreni (on DN55A; 30 km)
Rast- 9- Negoi- 4- Catane- 5- Bistretu Nou- 3- Bistret- 5- Plosca- 4- Dunăreni
-Lake Bistretul- (intersection to Segarcea-vineyards area- crossing Goicea, Bârca, Giurgita, Cerăt, 39 km)
S13. Dunăreni- Zăval (crossing the river Jiu) (on DN55A; 21 km)
Dunăreni- 6- Săpata- 4- Măcesu de Jos- 5- Nedeia- 3- Gighera- 3- Zăval
(intersection to Segarcea.....)
Points of interest:
The Maglavit Monastery
Lakes and swamps along the Danube
The “Internat Park Project” Zăval and the forest reservation Gighera
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| STAGE 05 Zăval - Corabia (63 km) |
S14. Zăval- Dăbuleni (on DN55A; 30 km)
Zăval- 8- Ostroveni- 12- Bechet- 6- Călărasi- 4- Dăbuleni
S15. Dăbuleni- Corabia (on DN55A; 33 km)
Dăbuleni- 7- intersection to Ianca – 3- Potelu- 3– Hotaru- 1– Grojdibodu- 4-
Gura Padinii- 3- Orlea Nouă- 2- Orlea-7+3- Corabia (on DN54)
Points of interest:
The ruins of the „Sucidava” ancient stronghold – near Corabia
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| STAGE 06 Corabia – Zimnicea (85 km) |
S16. Corabia- Turnu Măgurele (on DN54; 31 km)
Corabia- 3+7- Gârcov- 11- Islaz- 10 -(crossing the river Olt)- - Turnu Măgurele
Recommended accommodation:
Pensiune Sucidava – Corabia Omologata ANT
S17. Turnu Măgurele- Piatra (on DN51A; 28 km)
Turnu Măgurele- 4- Ciuperceni- 5- Traian- 5- Seaca- 4- Năvodari- 5- Vânători- 3- Lisa- 2- Piatra
Points of interest:
The Medieval Stronghold of „Mircea cel Bătrân” - Turnu Măgurele
The monument of the Independence - Turnu Măgurele
Recommended accommodation:
Hotel “Turris” Turnul Magurele Omologata ANT
S18. Piatra- Zimnicea (on DN51A; 26 km)
Piatra- 2- Viisoara- 10- Suhaia- 4- Fântânele- 10- Zimnicea
-Lake Suhaia-
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| STAGE 07 Zimnicea – Giurgiu (60 km) |
S19. Zimnicea- Pietrosani (on DN5C; 25 km)
Zimnicea- 4- Zimnicele- 4- Năsturelu-10- -(crossing the river Vedea)- Bujoru- 7- Pietrosani (-Lake Bujorul-)
S20. Pietrosani- Giurgiu (on DN5C; 35 km)
Pietrosani- 3- Pietrisu- 4- Găujani- 3- Cetătuia- 5- Vedea- 5- Malu- 9- Slobozia- 6- Giurgiu (border-crossing point to Bulgaria-over the bridge to Ruse)
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| 3. Southern Baragan |
| Characteristics: The Bicycle Track is crossing Baragan, the greatest plain land of Romania. The roads a re in good condition and there is no traffic. The route is far from the bank, crossing villages and fields. Near the Danube there are lakes, swamps and channels. |
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| STAGE 08 Giurgiu – Oltenita (73 km) |
S21. Giurgiu- Prundu (on E20 to Daia 10 km, and then on DN41; total 36 km)
Giurgiu- 6- Remus- 2 (intersection to the left to Frătesti 1km — to the right to Oinacu 3km )- 4- Daia- 1- Plopsoru- 2- Frasinu- 4- Băneasa- 5- Pietrele- 12- Prundu
Points of interest:
The County Museum of Giurgiu
The ruins of the Medieval Stronghold
The Observation Tower
Detour to the natural reservations of Comana, Corbu and Ciungi
The „Manafu” forest reservation
The „Călugăreni” battlefield (ca. 30 km North to Giurgiu)
Recommended accommodation:
Hotel Vlasca – Giurgiu
Hotel Steaua Dunării – Giurgiu
Motel Prietenia – Giurgiu Omologate ANT
Pensiunea Cosmo – Giurgiu
S22. Prundu - Oltenita (on DN41; 37 km)
Prundu- 9- Greaca- 5- (intersection to left to Hotarele 6 km)- 8- Căscioarele- 11- Chirnogi- 6- (crossing the river Arges)- Oltenita
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| STAGE 09 Oltenita – Călărasi (65 km) |
S23. Oltenita- Dorobantu (on DN31; 32 km)
Oltenita- 7- Ulmeni- 6- Cetatea Veche- 2- Spantov- 3- Stancea- 5- Chiselet- 6- Mânăstirea- 3- Dorobantu
Points of interest:
The archeology and history museum
The ruins of the ancient stronghold „ Constantiniana Daphne” Oltenita
The first World War memorial
Recommended accommodation:
Pensiune Fudulu Mircea – Olteniţa
S24. Dorobantu- Călărasi (on DN31; 33 km)
Dorobantu- 3- Vărăsti- 7- Ciocănesti- 5- Bogata- 2- Rasa- 3- Cunesti- 4- Grădistea- 4- (intersection to Cuza Vodă-to the left- 2km)- 3- (intersection)- 2- Călărasi
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| 4. Dobrudja |
| Characteristics: The area between the Danube and the Black Sea has specific landscapes and climate. The Bicycle Track is going to the North, following the right bank of the Danube. From the Danube Delta to South, the track is along the Black Sea coast. Riding up and down on the hills, crossing the vineyards or the oldest mountains of Europe (Muntii Măcinului), there are great views from some tops. Generally, there is no high traffic, but one must pay attention while crossing some main roads and in the big cities (Brăila, Galati, Tulcea, Constanta). |
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| STAGE 10 Călărasi – Oltina (68 km) |
S25. Călărasi- Galita (on DN3; 34 km)
Călărasi- 11- Popasul Chiciu - (bordercrossing point to Bulgaria-(common ferryboat to Silistra/ Bulgaria and Ostrov/ Romania)- 8 – Ostrov- 6-(intersection to Bugeac - 1 km to the right -Lake Bugeac- - 5+1- Galita (Dervent Monastery)
Points of interest:
Museum of the Danube in Călărasi
The ruins of the Bizantin stronghold
Recommended accommodation:
Hotel Albatros – Călăraşi
Hotel Călăraşi – Călăraşi
Hotel Dacia – Călăraşi
Vila Holiday House 2 – Călăraşi
Pensiunea Ratoiu – Călăraşi
S26. Galita- Oltina (on DN3 close to Băneasa; 34 km)
Galita- 1+3-(intersection to the left to Canlia 1 km) - 5- (intersection to Coslugea 4 km to the left)- 2- (intersection to Lipnita 1 km to the left)- 13-to the left before Băneasa- 4 Răzoarele- 8- Oltina -Lake Oltina-
Points of interest:
The area of “Balta Ialomitei” for hunting and fishing
Forest reservations of Floroaica, Bogdana, Ciornuleasa, Tămădău, Caiafele, Moroiu
The „Pădurea Fetii” and the „Dumbrăveni” reservations
The ruins of the „Păcuiul lui Soare” stronghold
The Dervent Monastery
The area of the lakes Bugeac and Oltina
Recommended accommodation:
The Dervent Monastery
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| STAGE 11 Oltina – Hârsova (119 km) |
S27. Oltina- Aliman (36 km)
12 km back to Băneasa or off-road to Viile- Dunăreni then 5km to the intersection to Aliman
Oltina- 8- Răzoarele- 4- Băneasa- 7- Negureni- 7- Ion Corvin- 5- Floriile- 5- intersection to the left to Dunăreni 5 km)- Aliman
S28. Aliman- Cernavodă (30 km)
Aliman - 2- Vlahii- 10- Rasova- 9- Cochirleni- 9- Cernavodă
S29. Cernavodă- Hanul Morilor (37 km)
Cernavodă- 4- Seimenii Mici- 2- Seimeni- 7- Dunărea- 6- Capidava- 6- Topalu- 8- Tichilesti (variant to Ghindăresti la E15)- 2- Hanul Morilor (the Mills Inn) ( enter to E15)
S30. Hanul Morilor- Hârsova (on E15; 16 km)
Hanul Morilor- 12- (intersection to the left to Ghindăresti- 5 km) - 4- Hârsova
Points of interest:
The ruins of the ancient strongholds of Sacidava, Axiopolis and Capidava
The area of the lakes Oltina, Dunăreni, Vederoasa, Baciului
Fishing and hunting area in the swamps between Borcea Arm and the Danube
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| STAGE 12 Hârsova – Măcin (92 km) |
S31. Hârsova- Ostrov (on DN 22A to the intersection and then to the left; 39 km)
Hârsova- 9- (intersection on DN 22A to Saraiu 7 km)- 7 (to the left to Gârliciu- 10- Dăeni- 10- Piatra- 3- Ostrov
Points of interest:
The „Canaralele Hârsovei” Natural Reservation
The ruins of the medieval stronghold of Hârsova
The turkish mosque in Hârsova
Recommended accommodation:
„ Pensiunea Silvas” guesthouse – Hârsova
S32. Ostrov- Cerna (29 km)
Ostrov- 12- Onceneaga- 9- Traian – -Lake Traian- 8- Cerna (enter to DN 22D)
S33. Cerna- Măcin (on DN22D; 24 km)
Cerna- 10- (intersectie spre Turcoaia la stânga 5 km)- 4- (intersection to Greci to the right 3 km –Lake Greci- )- 6- Culmea Pricopanului- -Lake Slatina- 4- Măcin
Points of interest:
The Măcin Mountains, the oldest mountains of Europe
Fishing and hunting in the „Balta Brăilei” area
The memorial house of the poet Panait Cerna in Cerna
Recommended accommodation:
Camping possibilities at „Culmea Pricopanului”
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| STAGE 13 Măcin- Brăila- Galati- Isaccea (91 km) |
S34. Măcin- Brăila (on DN22; E84 18 km)
Măcin- 17- Smârdan- ferryboat crossing of the Danube- 1- Brăila
Points of interest:
The ruins of the Bizantin stronghold „Arrubium Vicina” near Măcin
The Turkish mosque and the old inn in Măcin
The lakes Traian, Greci, Slatina
Recommended accommodation:
Popas turistic „Caprioara”
S34A Variant - Măcin direct to Isaccea (on DN22; 40 km)
Măcin- 7- Jijila- 5- Garvăn- Lake Jijila- (to the right to Isaccea)- 3- Văcăreni- 8- Luncavita )conection to Pasul Teilor and Nifon over the Măcinului Mountains- 4- Lake Crapina- Rachelu –Lake Ghiolul Pietrei- 5- (intersection to the right to Tichilesti - 1 km)- 2- Revărsarea- 6- Isaccea
S35. Brăila- Galaţi (on DN2B; 31 km)
Brăila- 7- Baldovinesti- 8 – intersection Vădeni- 5- Sendreni- 11- Galati
Recommended accommodation:
Hotel Belvedere – Braila
Hotel Korona – Braila
Hotel Traian – Braila
Pensiunea Venetia Club – Braila
Vila „Edy’s House” – Braila
Motel Viky – Braila
S36. Galati- Isaccea (42 km)
Galati – ferryboat crossing of the Danube- I.C.Brătianu- 14-Garvăn- Lake Jijila- (to the right to Isaccea)- 3- Văcăreni- 8- Luncavita ) connection to Pasul Teilor and Nifon over the Măcinului Mountains- 4- Lake Crapina- Rachelu –Lake Ghiolul Pietrei- 5- (intersection to the right to Tichilesti - 1 km)- 2- Revărsarea- 6- Isaccea
Points of interest:
Sightseeing in Brăila: museums, monuments and festivals, the Lacul Sarat spa
Sightseeing in Galati: The County Museum of Galati, the Art Museum,
Nature and Sciences Exhibition, Historical Personalities Exhibition,
The Headquarter of the European Danube Comitee (1865-1945)
The „Precista” church fortress, the Lake Brates recreational area
Recommended accommodation:
Camping possibilities at Lacul Sarat
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| STAGE 14 Isaccea-Tulcea (54 km + ca. 60 km for some detours to the monasteries) |
S37. Isaccea – Tulcea (36 km)
Isaccea - on DN22 (E84) – 24 – Somova – 5 – Mineri – 7 - Tulcea
Recommended accommodation:
„Millenium” guesthouse in Isaccea
From Isaccea - access variants to the monasteries
Isaccea – on DN22 (E84) 8km to the intersection - and then 3 km to the right to Niculitel - and then 7 km to the „Cocos” Monastery
There are some mountain-bike variants to the Cocos Monastery and Niculitel starting from Cerna or Greci, over the Măcinului Mountains
Isaccea – on DN22 (E84) - ca. 12 km to the intersection and then to the left ca. 4 km to the Saon Monastery
There is necessary to come back to E84 on the same road because the off-road variants to Parches and Somova are very muddy in the rainy season
Isaccea- on DN22 (E84) - 15 km intersection - 5km to the right to Telita - and then 3 km to „Celic Dere” Monastery
From „Celic Dere” Monastery there is a variant to Tulcea going 3 km to Posta- 2- Frecătei- 5- Cataloi- 2- E87-12- Tulcea
Points of interest:
The great monasteries of Cocos, Saon and Celic Dere
The lakes and the swamps north to E87
Delta Nature Resort in Somova
The Măcin Mountains, the oldest mountains of Europe
Sightseeing in Tulcea: the „Danube Delta” Museum, the Art Museum, the Etnographie Museum, the History and Archeology Museum, Natural Sciences Museum,
the Danubian Countries Folk Art Festival
the ruins of the ancient stronghold „Aegyssus”, the monument of the Independence,
the monument of Micea cel Bătrân voivode
the Donau Bureau and the „Info Center”, the tourist harbour
and the Biosphere Reservatoion of the DANUBE DELTA
Tulcea is a very good place to start a trip to the delta
Recommended accommodation:
„Delta Nature Resorts” in Somova
Celic Dere Monastery
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| 5. The Danube Delta and the Black Sea Coast |
Characteristics: Even though this area is more for nautical tourism, cyclo-tourists can enjoy a trip in the paradise of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reservation. Some of the spots are great to spend a couple of days for some rest and recovering after such a long bicycle trip. Using different variants there is different density of traffic.
Pay attention riding on the European and national roads.
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| STAGE 15 Tulcea- Jurilovca (94km) |
S38. Tulcea – Murighiol (29 km)
Tulcea – 6 – Malcoci – 4 - Nufăru – 4 - Bestepe – 7 - Mahmudia – 8- Murighiol
Recommended accommodation:
Pensiunea Casa Nichita – Nufaru
Sat de Vacanta „Steaua Apelor” – Nufaru
Hotel Teo – Mahmudia
Hotel Mon Jardin – Mahmudia
Pensiunea Carpo – Mahmudia
S39. Murighiol- Jurilovca (65 km)
Murighiol – 5 – Plopul – 6 – Sarinasuf – 3 – Colina – 9 - Valea Nucarilor – 5 – Agighiol – 7 – Sabangia – 6 - Sarichioi – 7 – Enisala – 11 – Sălcioara – 6 - Jurilovca
Points of interest:
The „Danube Delta” Biosphere Reservation
The lagunar lakes Razem- Sinoe-Golovita-Zmeica, Nuntasi, Istria,
Leahova Mare, Leahova Mică, Peniteas
Ferry boat crossing from Nufăru, a good point to start a trip in the Danube Delta
A bicycle trip possibility in the area of the Danube Delta is on the following route:
Nufăru- Ilganii de Jos- Partizani- Vulturu- Gorgova
The ruins of the ancient stronghold „Heracleea” near Enisala
Boat crossing, on the Golovita laguna lake from Jurilovca to „Gura Portitei” resort on the Black Sea coast
Recommended accommodation:
Motel Halmiris – Murighiol
Popas turistic Bako – Murighiol
Ponton Plutitor „Diadema 5523” – Murighiol
Pensiunea Holbina – Murighiol Omologate ANT
Pensiunea Morena – Murighiol
Ponton Plutitor „Pelican Tours” – Delta Dunarii
Nava Fluviala „Vidra” – Delta Dunarii
Nava Fluviala „Delta 3” – Delta Dunarii
„Gura Portitei” resort between the Golovita lake and the Black Sea coast |
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| STAGE 16 Jurilovca – Constanta (97 km) |
S40. Jurilovca- Nuntasi (47 km)
Jurilovca – 2 - Visina – 7 – Lunca – 4 – Ceamurlia de Jos – 9 (5 on OR) – Baia – 9 – Mihai Viteazu – 5 – Sinoe – 6 – Istria – 5 - Nuntasi
S41. Nuntasi- Năvodari -Lake Tasaul- ( 30 km)
Nuntasi – 6 – Săcele – 12 – Corbu – 12 - Năvodari
Recommended accommodation:
Cristiana chalet – Corbu
S42. Năvodari- Constanta (20 km)
Năvodari – 10 – Mamaia -10 - Constanta
Points of interest:
The museum and the ruins of the ancient city of „Histria”
Museums, monuments, churches and mosque in Constanta
The tourist harbor in Constanta
The spas along the Black Sea coast between Năvodari and Vama Veche
Recommended accommodation:
Vila Alexandra – Navodari
Vila Cristina – Navodari
Camping Hanul Piratilor – Navodari
Pensiunea Arconi – Navodari
Hotel Comandor – Mamaia
Hotel Condor – Mamaia
Hotel Delta – Mamaia
Hotel Aurora – Mamaia
Vila Camelia – Mamaia
Vila Caraibe – Mamaia
Hostel Cazino Nord – Mamaia
Hotel Bulevard – Constanta
Hotel Class – Constanta
Pensiunea Casa Harghita – Constanta
Pensiunea Casa Argesana – Constanta
Pensiunea La Fabian – Constanta
To travel back to your countries there are railway and bus conections from Constanta and the international airport (at ca. 30 km, in Mihail Kogălniceanu)
The bicycle trip can be continued, along the Black Sea Coast going from Constanta to Vama Veche and then to Bulgaria and Turkey...
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