EuroVelo 6 Atlantic – Black Sea

Romania

In Romania, EuroVelo 6 connects 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 will 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 cycle through a peaceful landscape and experience warm greetings from the local people. From Calarasi you continue riding towards Constanta (called by King Carol I "the lung of Romania"), passing through the city of Cernavoda, visiting The Ancient City of Histria (the city of Istria), watching the fauna and flora on the wild Corbu beach and tasting nationally famous local wines in the Navodari city area.

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

Legend

Development status

Certified These sections were awarded the official EuroVelo Certification label, ensuring high-quality cycling conditions.They were surveyed in the field by EuroVelo Route Inspectors to respect minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels, surface quality, EuroVelo signage, and access to services as defined by the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology. EuroVelo Certified routes are the best options for beginners!
Developed + Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic, rideable surfaces, and EuroVelo signs along the route. Developed routes with signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app as signs can have defects.
Developed + Not Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic and rideable surfaces, but without EuroVelo signs. Developed routes without signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app.
Partially Developed + Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, even though EuroVelo signs are in place. Partially developed routes with signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
Partially Developed + Not Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, and EuroVelo signs are not in place. Partially developed routes without signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
Undeveloped / Unknown These sections do not meet minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels or surface quality – or their conditions are currently unknown. They may include dangerous stretches. Cyclists choosing to cycle there should use a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. It is recommended to use public transport to skip these areas where possible.
Public transport link These sections include continuity across seas or rivers and undeveloped parts of the network that can be skipped with a reliable public transport connection allowing bicycle transport.

Markers

Natural Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural Heritage
Culinary Delights
Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
Other Point of Interest
Service
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

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.

Tour Packages

Romania

Danube Gorges by Bike & Boat

By: Bike in Time

Romania

Danube Delta by Bike and Boat

Danube Experience by bike + boat / Iron Gate

By: Rad+Reisen

Services

Velo Popas

Romania

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Velo Popas is the first certification for cycling friendly services in Romania. The project is part of the Cyclists Welcome network and is coordinated by POPASURI - an NGO aiming to promote and to protect the Romanian heritage through sustainable activities and tourism. The certification process is managed by Bike in time.

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