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Route description for Jan, Roelie, Luke and Levi


Jan, Roelie, Luke and Levi

Our New route, this time we want to discover Romania and Bulgaria, and who knows what other countries will be added. Of course Luke and Levi will come along.

Day

Lith, Nederland

Marktplein 20, 5397 EW Lith, Nederland

51° 48' 23.6" N 5° 26' 24" E

51.8065563 5.4399971


☍ 1,726,8 km (17 hrs. 50 min.)

Camping Noroc Maramures, Săcălășeni, Roemenië

Maramures is the region to visit if you like traditional Romanian villages. You will find beautiful wooden churches, endless forests and many traditional arts (especially woodcarving). A perfect place to buy a souvenir.

11A, Str. Crinului, Săcălășeni 437280, Roemenië

47° 34' 59.1" N 23° 34' 1.6" E

47.5830860 23.5671240


☍ 278,1 km (4 hrs. 53 min.)

Klooster van Sucevița, DN17A, Sucevița, Roemenië

One of the main attractions of Northern Romania are the painted monasteries of Bukovina. A beautiful example is the Sucevita Monastery. This is an Eastern Orthodox monastery from 1585, although the paintings date back to 1600, and show biblical scenes. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Voronet Monastery is also worth a visit.

DN17A 169, Sucevița 727510, Roemenië

47° 46' 41.2" N 25° 42' 40.6" E

47.7781195 25.7112773


☍ 210,0 km (3 hrs. 47 min.)

Ceahlău National Park, Roemenië

When I travel around a country, I always try to include a national park. In this case, it was Ceahlau National Park, where we ended up after a visit through the Bicaz Canyon. I found it truly magical here. The park is high in the mountains, and because of that, there is often a mystical low-hanging group of clouds, and what is more spooky than a misty forest in Transylvania? Here you can go for beautiful walks, and enjoy an off the beaten track destination.

Ceahlău, Roemenië

46° 56' 56.4" N 25° 56' 22.3" E

46.9489882 25.9395330


☍ 32,1 km (1 hrs. 2 min.)

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Bicaz Canyon, DN12C, Roemenië

The Bicaz Gorge (Cheile Bicazului) is a gorge in Romania, located in the northeastern part of the country, in the Neamt and Harghita counties.

The gorge was dug by the waters of the Bicaz River and serves as a passage between the Romanian provinces of Moldavia and Transylvania.

It is a well-known location to see the wall creeper, an unusual cliff-dwelling bird.

The road along the 8-kilometre-long ravines, often in winding ways, with rocks on one side and a steep slope on the other, is one of the most spectacular routes in the country.

Also within the Chei Lacul is Rosu (the Red Lake), with its traditional huts, hotels and its famous lake (located at 980 m altitude) caused by a landslide in the 19th century.

DN12C, Roemenië

46° 48' 33.4" N 25° 48' 51.4" E

46.8092782 25.8142645


☍ 134,8 km (2 hrs. 5 min.)

Reghin, Roemenië

46° 46' 15.9" N 24° 42' 2.7" E

46.7710931 24.7007620


☍ 84,1 km (1 hrs. 16 min.)

Sighișoara, Roemenië

The cute Sighișoara is a beautiful village full of winding streets with brightly colored houses. You can see everything in a few hours, but that makes it a nice stopover for an overnight stay, for example. The entire village center is UNESCO-protected heritage. It doesn't get more romantic than this!

46° 13' 10.9" N 24° 47' 47" E

46.2197025 24.7963878


☍ 30,0 km ( 24 min.)

Biertan, Roemenië

Another super cute place, where the influence of the Saxons is clearly visible in the architecture. Be sure to visit the church on top of the hill. On the village square you can enjoy the beautiful view of the church. This village has existed since at least 1238, but only 160 people live there.

Biertan 557045, Roemenië

46° 8' 10.6" N 24° 31' 24.3" E

46.1362860 24.5234188


☍ 117,5 km (1 hrs. 30 min.)

Turda Salt Mine, Aleea Durgăului, Turda, Roemenië

Delve into the inner workings of the Turda Salt Mine on a tour that reveals the mine’s historical and economic significance. Not only will you receive personalized attention in a small group of no more than five people, you’ll also have access to parts of the mine that are only accessible to guided travelers.

Aleea Durgăului 7, Turda 401106, Roemenië

46° 35' 15.9" N 23° 47' 14.2" E

46.5877459 23.7872654


☍ 96,5 km (1 hrs. 5 min.)

Red Ravine, Roemenië

The red ravine, that sounds either like an episode of Game of Thrones, or like a Suske and Wiske comic book. If you like nature like Bryce Canyon or Grand Canyon in America, then you will also like this (much smaller) canyon. This rock formation consists of red pillars, pyramids and towers - created by natural erosion.

45° 59' 15.7" N 23° 35' 29.6" E

45.9876890 23.5915518


☍ 71,0 km ( 59 min.)

Camping Ananas, Strada Pinului, Cisnădioara, Sibiu, Roemenië

Strada Pinului, Cisnădioara 555301, Roemenië

45° 42' 25.9" N 24° 6' 19.1" E

45.7071970 24.1052970


☍ 29,3 km ( 29 min.)

Avrig, Roemenië

pictures on the way to the road 7c

Avrig 555200, Roemenië

45° 43' 43.8" N 24° 22' 42.4" E

45.7288293 24.3784376


☍ 20,7 km ( 16 min.)

Cârţișoara, Roemenië

Cârţișoara 557075, Roemenië

45° 43' 41" N 24° 34' 30.3" E

45.7280656 24.5750810


☍ 22,8 km ( 25 min.)

Cascadă Bâlea, Transfăgărășan, Cârţișoara, Roemenië

Transfăgărășan Comuna, Cârțișoara, Roemenië

45° 37' 37" N 24° 36' 42.2" E

45.6269308 24.6117297


☍ 241,0 km (5 hrs. 53 min.)

Camping Cumpana

The most beautiful place of my trip I found was Transfăgărășan, the road that was built between 1970 and 1974 by the Romanian army, led by dictator Ceausescu, and that crosses the Carpathians. It has been voted the most beautiful road in the world and I can only agree with that. The road winds through the mountains, and offers truly beautiful views, especially when the low-hanging clouds mysteriously move over the landscape. You can only visit the road in the summer months (otherwise it is closed - too dangerous in winter), and don't forget to make a stop at Lake Balea. Not to be missed if you are on a car holiday in Romania.

xxxx, Transfăgărășan, Romania

45° 26' 10.5" N 24° 36' 22.8" E

45.4362400 24.6063300


☍ 45,1 km (2 hrs. 8 min.)

Curtea de Argeș, Roemenië

Curtea de Argeș 115300, Roemenië

45° 8' 26.1" N 24° 40' 6.7" E

45.1405966 24.6685182


☍ 106,4 km (2 hrs. 11 min.)

Bran Castle, Strada General Traian Moșoiu, Bran, Roemenië

It is perhaps the most famous castle in Romania, and is located in the heart of Transylvania: Bran Castle. This castle of Bran is world famous as the castle of Count Dracula, but… is that really true? I visited the castle and wrote an article about my visit.

Strada General Traian Moșoiu 24, Bran 507025, Roemenië

45° 30' 53.6" N 25° 22' 1.8" E

45.5149022 25.3671637


☍ 49,7 km (1 hrs. 5 min.)

Peles Castle, Roemenië

The beautiful Peleş Castle is one of the most beautiful castles I have ever visited. Not only on the outside (that of course has to be your taste), but especially on the inside. I love castles that have been decorated and preserved with an eye for detail. And Peleş certainly meets that requirement, with themed rooms in, for example, Turkish salon style, or Venetian frills.

Castelul Peles, Roemenië

45° 21' 35.6" N 25° 32' 33.6" E

45.3598838 25.5426535


☍ 47,7 km (1 hrs. 2 min.)

Brașov, Roemenië

I personally found Brasov to be one of the nicest cities in Romania. It has a relaxed atmosphere and its convenient location means you can easily reach all the highlights of Transylvania. The city is over 800 years old and is bursting with history. A nice tip is to take a walking tour in the city, but for more travel tips, definitely read this article below.

45° 38' 33.6" N 25° 35' 19.4" E

45.6426802 25.5887252


☍ 161,5 km (2 hrs. 26 min.)

Camping Casa Alba

xxxx, Bukarest, Romania

44° 31' 3.8" N 26° 4' 58.5" E

44.5177100 26.0829200


☍ 269,2 km (2 hrs. 30 min.)

Mangalia, Roemenië

43° 48' 54.9" N 28° 34' 26.9" E

43.8152436 28.5741496


☍ 116,5 km (1 hrs. 20 min.)

Varna, Bulgarije

Varna is the most vibrant city along the Black Sea coast and an important port city of the country . Varna is also considered a university city and an industrial city . You will find more than 150 monuments including the beautiful Maria Cathedral. When you walk into this cathedral, you will see impressive murals and one of the most beautiful altars in Bulgaria. In addition, the city has a cozy center with many shops and numerous restaurants where you can dine deliciously.

43° 12' 50.6" N 27° 54' 53" E

43.2140504 27.9147333


☍ 101,1 km (1 hrs. 22 min.)

Nesebar, Bulgarije

Nessebar is located on a peninsula and is called the highlight of the Black Sea. The beautiful fortified town is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is known for its historic center. It is even one of the oldest cities in Europe with a long but fascinating history.

The city consists of two parts: the historical centre and the modern centre. The modern centre is of course full of hotels and luxury shops while the historical part consists of small cosy streets and picturesque squares. You will find some remains of the Roman period but also buildings from the Renaissance and Byzantine period. Here you can wander around and admire all the special buildings at your own pace.

42° 39' 36.5" N 27° 43' 14" E

42.6601365 27.7205593


☍ 253,1 km (2 hrs. 31 min.)

Veliko Tarnovo Camping

Alexander Battenburg Trinity Rocks Farm, 5139, Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria

43° 8' 47.2" N 25° 37' 18" E

43.1464500 25.6216600


☍ 9,9 km ( 11 min.)

Tsarevets, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgarije

Veliko Tarnovo is also called 'the city of the tsars'. The history of this city goes back about 5000 years. The city was proclaimed capital of Bulgaria during the Second Bulgarian Tsarist Empire and after the victory of the Ottoman Empire. Later the city had to give up the title to Sofia.

Today you can still see that it was an important city. There are numerous sights and historical buildings that still radiate its wealth.

Tsarvets

The medieval Tsarevets or the 'fortresses' of the tsars are definitely a highlight of your visit . Around the fortress runs a wall that has been beautifully restored. But do take a look inside the fortress walls. There you will find the 12th century Royal Palace which is also really worth a visit.

Tsar Asen Square, 5000 Царевец, Велико Търново, Bulgarije

43° 5' 1.9" N 25° 39' 9" E

43.0838520 25.6525015


☍ 102,1 km (1 hrs. 59 min.)

Raysko Praskalo, Bulgarije

Translated from English-Raysko Praskalo, 124.5 m high, is the highest waterfall in Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula. It is located below Botev Peak in the central part of the Balkan Mountains and is part of the Dzhendema Reserve of the Central Balkan National Park. The nearest town is Kalofer, 11 km to the south.

4370, Bulgarije

42° 42' 4.2" N 24° 55' 31.6" E

42.7011728 24.9254375


☍ 81,6 km (1 hrs. 48 min.)

Buzludzha monument, Bulgarije

The Buzludzha Monument is the memorial house of the Bulgarian Communists . The auditorium was used for meetings and lectures during the communist era. When you stand in front of the building, you will notice that the building has a rather special structure. It is a brutalist style auditorium and was built on a 1,441 m high mountain peak in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains. The hall had 510 square meters of mosaics.

Vrah Hadji Dimitar, връх Хаджи Димитър, 6100, Bulgarije

42° 44' 8.6" N 25° 23' 38.5" E

42.7357356 25.3940271


☍ 122,8 km (1 hrs. 49 min.)

Plovdiv, Bulgarije

Plovdiv is, after Sofia, the largest city in Bulgaria. The city is divided into an upper and lower town that is connected by picturesque alleys. Here you can wander around for hours and rest on cozy terraces.

Old Plovdiv, the beautifully preserved old city is on the Unesco World Heritage List. You will find beautiful historical sights and beautiful buildings. Old Plovdiv is a picture with its colorful facades and winding cobblestone streets.

In addition, you will find some well-preserved Roman remains in the city. One of the highlights that you should definitely see is the ancient Roman amphitheater . The theater dates back to the 2nd century and is richly decorated with statues and art. In addition to Roman remains, you will also find a mosque and the ethnographic museum where you can learn about Bulgarian culture.

42° 8' 7.5" N 24° 44' 43" E

42.1354079 24.7452904


☍ 109,1 km (2 hrs. 12 min.)

Trigrad Gorge, Bulgarije

The Rhodope Mountains in southern Bulgaria are geologically the oldest massif in the Balkans . Discover the most authentic and hidden corners of the Rhodope Mountains. You will find numerous natural wonders, such as the spectacular Trigrad Gorge. The Trigrad Gorge is a 7-kilometre-long mountain gorge north of the village of Trigrad, beneath towering marble cliffs carved over millions of years by the Trigrad River.

4825, Bulgarije

41° 36' 53.9" N 24° 22' 47.3" E

41.6149768 24.3797937


☍ 134,4 km (2 hrs. 29 min.)

Pirin National Park Tourist Information Centre, "Pirin" Str., Bansko, Bulgarije

Pirin National Park is a beautiful nature park in the southwest of Bulgaria. It consists of mountain peaks that are 2900 meters high and are on the Unesco World Heritage List.

The area of the national park is very rich in flora and fauna and is highly recommended for animal lovers. But also hiking enthusiasts will have a great time here. You will find hiking trails of various levels of difficulty. Once you have climbed above the mountains, you will get a beautiful view of the surroundings.

In addition, you will also find 70 deep blue glacial lakes, impressive waterfalls and vast forests that create a beautiful picture.

"Pirin" Str. 125, 2770 кв. Грамадето, Bansko, Bulgarije

41° 49' 24.3" N 23° 28' 36" E

41.8234159 23.4766775


☍ 8,3 km ( 12 min.)

Razlog, Bulgarije

  1. Pirin Sings in Razlog (summer)

In the middle of summer, early August, the traditional folklore festival Pirin Sings takes place on the Razlog valley. Several amateur artists gather here to take part in the singing and dancing competitions on various stages spread across the meadows of Predel.

The festival is a celebration of colorful traditional costumes, the sounds of old instruments and the melodies of folk songs. Every year the festival ends with a grand concert followed by traditional Bulgarian dance. A real experience!

2760 Razlog, Bulgarije

41° 53' 9.6" N 23° 27' 46.2" E

41.8859984 23.4628413


☍ 89,5 km (1 hrs. 33 min.)

Rilaklooster, Bulgarije

Don't miss it.........beautiful

The Rila Monastery is another important sight. It is also called the Jerusalem of Bulgaria. The monastery was founded in the Middle Ages and was colorfully decorated with Slavic art.

It is a symbol of Slavic culture that was suppressed by the Turks for a long time . Bulgarians consider Rila Monastery as one of the most important religious centres of the Bulgarian Orthodox Churches and is therefore on the UNESCO World Heritage List .

2643, Bulgarije

42° 8' 0.2" N 23° 20' 24.4" E

42.1333838 23.3401215


☍ 111,2 km (1 hrs. 40 min.)

Kerk van Bojana, ulitsa "Boyansko ezero", Sofia, Bulgarije

The ancient Boyana Church is situated in the foothills of the picturesque Vitosha Mountains and is one of Sofia's architectural jewels. The church consists of three buildings. In the 10th century, the eastern church was built, and at the beginning of the 13th century, Sebastocrator Kaloyan had a second building built next to it. The frescoes in this church are considered one of the most important collections of medieval paintings . The third church was built in the early 19th century.

The Boyana Church is considered one of the most complete and perfectly preserved monuments of Eastern European medieval art.

ul. "Boyansko ezero" 3, 1616 Bojana, Sofia, Bulgarije

42° 38' 40.7" N 23° 15' 58.3" E

42.6446324 23.2661830


☍ 8,5 km ( 12 min.)

Todor Kableshkov - monument, Boulevard "Tsarigradsko shose", Sofia, Bulgarije

Boulevard "Tsarigradsko shose" 19, 1124 Borisova Gradina, Sofia, Bulgarije

42° 41' 14.3" N 23° 20' 19.4" E

42.6873068 23.3387301


☍ 336,7 km (5 hrs. 6 min.)

Novi Pazar, Servië

43° 8' 26.4" N 20° 31' 5.3" E

43.1406733 20.5181368


☍ 269,6 km (4 hrs. 21 min.)

Kevser Camping

Nova Mahala 12, 71 000, Sarajevo, Bosnië en Herzegovina

43° 51' 58.7" N 18° 26' 6.7" E

43.8663100 18.4352000


☍ 242,1 km (3 hrs. 28 min.)

Split, Kroatië

21000, Split, Kroatië

43° 30' 29.3" N 16° 26' 24.7" E

43.5081323 16.4401935


☍ 169,7 km (1 hrs. 43 min.)

Camping Paklenica

Dr. F. Tuđmana 14, 23244, Starigrad-Paklenica, Croatia

44° 17' 12.8" N 15° 26' 49.2" E

44.2868800 15.4470000


☍ 48,4 km ( 50 min.)

Karlobag, Kroatië

44° 31' 42.3" N 15° 4' 22.3" E

44.5284238 15.0728705


☍ 68,7 km (1 hrs. 5 min.)

Camping Bunica V

Bunica bb, 53270, Senj, Croatia

45° 1' 33.3" N 14° 53' 10.1" E

45.0259200 14.8861500


☍ 60,6 km ( 59 min.)

Rijeka, Kroatië

45° 19' 37.4" N 14° 26' 31.8" E

45.3270631 14.4421760


☍ 1,274,2 km (12 hrs. 38 min.)

Lith, Nederland

5397 Lith, Nederland

51° 48' 23.6" N 5° 26' 24" E

51.8065563 5.4399971