Via Transilvanica

Project Leader: Alin Ușeriu

Notes: The Via Transilvanica Guide was composed by a dedicated documentary team that walked each section of the trail, capturing essential information. The guide covers everything from trip planning, backpack essentials, encounters with wildlife, detailed maps, accommodation options and comprehensive route descriptions, including heritage landmarks. It is available in four languages (Romanian, English, German and Hungarian) on the viatransilvanica.com website. In October 2022, the route was officially launched in Alba Iulia. The launch event took the form of a fair, with all seven regions along the route, tourist destinations and organisations represented. Engaging talks with hikers and various stakeholders shed light on different aspects of the Via Transilvanica. 12,000 participants joined the event, which generated significant national and international attention. Tășuleasa Social‘s mission revolves around maintaining, promoting and identifying opportunities for the trail. The NGO has created a robust common platform that unites all the stakeholders involved, including hikers, local communities and authorities. By emphasising the environmental, social, and heritage values of the trail, it contributes to sustainable local development, while preserving and nurturing heritage along its path, and creates a source of enduring local and international pride.