Cycling day trip from Cluj-Napoca to Băişoara

Ready for a rewarding ride? Start your journey in Cluj-Napoca, the lively unofficial capital of Transylvania, a city renowned for its energetic vibe, historic streets, and student life. Leaving Cluj behind, you’ll wind your way south through scenic countryside, with just over 42 km ahead.

This route is a mixed bag in terms of surfaces, so be ready for anything! About half the way is a bit of a mystery (the surface data’s missing), but a good chunk is paved and asphalt, alternating with some chill gravel and paving stones. Most of your route rolls along quiet roads and country tracks, with only short hops on busier roads.

Get set for a solid challenge: expect over 860 meters of climbing as you work your way up toward Băişoara—a favorite getaway spot for locals, especially in winter, when its ski area wakes up. Surrounded by forested hills, Băişoara is the perfect spot to refuel and take in some crisp mountain air before you turn around or head further into the Apuseni Mountains!