Mountain Biking in the Apuseni Mountains: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Situated in northwestern Romania, just west of the city of Cluj-Napoca, the Apuseni Mountains present an excellent opportunity for a mountain biking weekend getaway or the perfect day-trip for those just passing by the city.

Away from the aforementioned MTB trail and natural park, there are plenty of other great mountain biking options from which to choose.

Sitting at the southeastern foot of the Carpathians, the Faget Forest offers plenty of trails for day-long rides as well as shorter options lasting only a couple of hours. The most popular option is to follow the 21-kilometer track through the evergreen forest and up to a scenic overlook, before returning to the trailhead.

Another excellent option is to head to Marisel Resort and make the thrilling ride down out of the mountains and back into the valley below. It;’s sure to get the adrenaline pumping.

Away from these two rides, there are plenty other excellent oens to try out as well. Just ask your local and certified guide what he or she recommends!

Stunning scenery

The Apuseni Mountains of northwestern Romania are one of the country’s best kept secrets. Boasting thick forested hills, hundreds of caves and plenty of unique geological formations, there is no shortage of incredible things to be seen. One of the best ways to see as much of the Carpathian subrange as you can is to head out on a mountain bike!

Apuseni Natural Park

Situated in the heart of the Apuseni Mountains, Apuseni Natural Park is home to some of the mountain range’s most stunning scenery. Heading out on one of the trails in the natural park, it is easy enough to pass mountain peaks, cirques, caves, valleys, karst areas, forests and pastures. With more challenging rides as well as easier ones, there’s something for everyone.

Challenge yourself

The Apuseni Mountains are home to the Bratca MTB Tour, of the popular MTB project. The 74.9-kilometre loop takes riders all around the mountain range and includes plenty of incredible descents as well as some great single-track portions. Along the way, expect some great views of the range’s forested peaks and, if you’re not in a hurry, explore some of the incredible valleys and slopes as well.

During the summer months, the average daily temperature ranges from 18 ºC (64 ºF) to 24 º (75 ºF). Summer is also the wettest time of year, with an average of six rainy days per month.

Any trip to the Apuseni mountains begins with a flight into Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj (CLJ). From the airport, it is easy to transfer into the city centre, where most guides will opt to meet you prior to the start of the trip.

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