Mud volcanoes and forests
Posted in Easy Level, Northern Buzău, Short tours | 2 comments
Join Cycling Romania for a weekend relaxation at The Mud Volcanoes! The route is addressed to all nature lovers and cyclists requiring a minimum physical fitness.
What do we do: We visit The Mud Volcanoes, one of the most impressive natural wonders from Buzău area, we enjoy the forest shade nearby the sculpture camp at Măgura and we take a look at Ciolanu Monastery. We smile and enjoy the ride. We take back good memories and new friendships.
Technical details:
- Length: 2 days
- Distance: 35km – day 1 / 40km – day 2
- Difficulty level: easy
- Ascent ↑: 277m – day 1 / 26m – day 2
- Highest / lowest point: 538m / 120m
- Terrain type: asphalt (70%), dirt road (30%)
Organizing details:
- Best time of year: April – November
- Start and end point: Berca, 130 km away from Bucharest
- Start time: 10am, Saturday
- End time: 18pm, Sunday
- Group size: 4-10 persons
- Overnight: 1 night at 3-star pension in Berca
Tour itinerary:
- Day 1: Berca – Joseni – Beciu – Pâclele – Berca
- Day 2: Car transfer 15km to Măgura sculpture camp – Tisău – Vernești – Cândești – Berca
Highlights:
- The Mud Volcanoes at Beciu and Pâclele
- The sculpture camp at Măgura
- Biking through wonderful forest roads
- Visiting Ciolanu, Rătești and Berca monasteries
Meet point:
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Directions:
By car: Before reaching Buzău turn left on the city’s ring and then head towards Brașov. After 20 km turn right and reach Berca (follow the sign for Mud Volcanoes – ‘Vulcanii Noroioși’).
By train: You can get to Berca by taking the services of TFC – private railway company. More information about the train schedule you will find here. Bikes are allowed at 50% from the full ticket price. If you choose to come by train please let us know.
The tour package includes:
- bike and helmet rental, guiding, technical assistance, visit at Rătești and Berca Monastery, accommodation at a 3-star pension with breakfast included, one dinner, fresh homemade sandwich for lunch on each day, energy bars, fruits. We can arrange car transfer upon request.
For more information about this tour or for personalized inquiries please get in touch with us!
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I’d like to cycle for a week in April or May – average 50 km per day. I come from Ireland. Thank You.
Hello Antony! Thanks for your message. We will send you more details on your email address.