Quick ride by bicycle from Baciu to Cluj-Napoca

Roll out from Baciu and enjoy an easy glide toward Cluj-Napoca. It’s about 14.5 km with roughly 140 m of climbing and a bit more descending, so you’ll finish slightly lower than you start. Most of the ride sticks to quiet roads, with a nice sprinkle of cycleway as you approach the city. Expect mostly asphalt, but there are a few short unpaved stretches—nothing a city bike can’t handle if you take it easy. There’s a brief busier bit near the urban edge, so keep your line and lights on.

Baciu sits by the famous Hoia-Baciu Forest—legendary for its eerie clearings and UFO tales—so you can detour for a woodland loop if you’re in the mood. Rolling into Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s lively “capital of Transylvania,” you’ll feel the buzz: river views along the Someșul Mic, cafés, and student energy around Babeș-Bolyai University and Piața Unirii. Perfect spot to wrap up with a coffee and a pastry.