EuroVelo 6 Atlantic – Black Sea

Romania

In Romania EuroVelo 6, travels between Bazias and the Black Sea. You can start your Romanian experience cycling along the Danube through Bela Crkva/Naidas, or you can cross by boat at Moldova Veche. From Bazias to Drobeta Turnu-Severin you can enjoy a spectacular natural landscape formed over centuries by the river passing through the Banat Mountains. From Drobeta Turnu-Severin onwards the Danube flows along a large plain where you can enjoy relaxed riding in a peaceful landscape and experience warm greetings from the local people. From Calarasi, you have the option to follow the Danube to Tulcea and then to follow the Black Sea coast to Constanta - the main city at the Black Sea, or to go directly to Constanta and then to visit the Danube Delta when you are returning.

Public Transport and Bicycles in Romania

In Romania, bikes are allowed on Regio and InterRegio trains. Cyclists have to buy a bike ticket. The trains service every town and city. The Romanian rail network is the fourth-largest in Europe and very dense.

See the green logos on the map and the 'Public Transport' section below the map for a list of train stations, bus stations and mobility information centers in Romania along EuroVelo 6 - Atlantic-Black Sea!

Countries

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Development status

Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
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Markers

Natural Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural Heritage
Culinary Delights
Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
Other Point of Interest
Bus station
Train station
Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

Turul Dunării

A Romanian-Bulgarian project developed by CyclingRomania.ro to investigate one segment of the EuroVelo 6 route on the Romanian side of the Danube. The route investigated covers the 800 kilometers distance between Oravița and Călărași.

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Maps & Guides

App EuroVelo 6 - Danube Cycle Route (Android)

EuroVelo 6 - The Danube Cycle Route mobile app provides individual cycle tourists with relevant information about the route and its sections and enhances their riding experience. The application was developed by Danube Competence Center in cooperation with the European Cyclists' Federation.

App EuroVelo 6 - Danube Cycle Route (iOS)

A must have app for all the cyclists that plan to spend few days on the wheels riding long distances along the Danube. Based on the data European Cyclists' Federation collected during EuroVelo 6 route assessment, this app will provide you with dozens of useful information either while you’re riding or planning your route.

EuroVelo 6: Danube Bike Trail 5 [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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This cycling guide describes the section of EuroVelo 6 - Atlantic - Black Sea in Serbia from Belgrade, across Romania and Bulgaria, up to the Black Sea (1,400 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:120,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German.

Bookable Offers

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6
days

Medium

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EV6

EV13

@Romania

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6
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Danube Delta by Bike and Boat

EV6

@Romania

The Danube Delta Reserve - a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and those who enjoy wildlife photography - is included in the UNESCO World Heritage and it is probably the wildest territory in Europe. More than half of its territory is still intact, with difficult access for visitors. It is the 3rd largest Biosphere Reserve in the world and hosts more than 5,500 species of flora and fauna. • Boat trip and bird watching • Accommodation in a fishermen village • Cycling in Dobrogea hills

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2349€

15
days

Easy

Danube Experience by bike + boat / Iron Gate

EV6

@Austria @Croatia @Germany @Hungary @Romania @Slovakia

Come with us on an adventure-packed bike and boat tour through six countries and widely differing cultures that reveals the beauty of the majestic Danube river in all its glory. Discover natural spectacles, idyllic wine villages, endless expanses and breathtaking European capitals. In addition to scenic and cultural highlights, good food and a crew that caters to your every whim, guarantee that your cycling holiday will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

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2
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The Wine Route by Bike

EV6

EV13

@Romania

Our tour is a combination of gastronomic, educational and cycling activities in one of the best red wine areas of Romania. The standard route is organized for the Dealu Mare region, but we can customize the tour in any wine region, including along EuroVelo6. - Short bike route through the vineyards - One night accommodation in the area - Guided winery visits and wine tastings - Kids friendly, educational, gastronomic tour - Professional support, guiding and assistance - Bike rental, on reques…