For all of the hikers, safety on the trail is our main priority!
Everyone who sets out must be safe. However, the trail crosses a diverse natural and rural landscape over a distance of 1,600 kilometers. Much like the initiatory road in fairy tales, when someone sets out on the trail, they may encounter a series of natural dangers and a few national challenges that we must all be aware of. The route preserves its authenticity, with everything that entails.
That is precisely why, beyond planning and infrastructure development, situations specific to the natural environment or local context may arise.
We can address them ahead of time through prevention, information, and constant attention to the way hikers prepare for and walk the trail. In essence, safety does not mean removing nature from the equation, but learning to travel through it responsibly, with respect and with an understanding of the weather, the terrain, and the area we are in.
Our team, together with specialists from several fields, such as ethology, long-distance tourism, authorities and other organizations is working on developing good-practice guides. Better safe than sorry!
Therefore, we aim to inform and prepare those who wish to set out on a hike, because prevention can make the difference between fear and real danger, or a positive and responsible experience on the trail.
What are the main dangers to know about:
But not to be frightened by
Inadequate preparation
Logistical challenges
Encounters with dogs
Wild animals
First steps
The first steps in individual self-education, before setting out, can be found in the Hiker’s Guide.
The introductory chapter covers the most important steps:
How to choose the stages
What to pack in your backpack
How to behave around (sheepfold) dogs
How to avoid dangerous encounters with wild animals
How to navigate the trail
Useful resources
The most important resources for preparing a hike are the Hiker’s guide, the Via Transilvanica mobile app, the official Facebook group, and the Companion for encounters with dogs on the trail.
Better safe than sorry!
Every hiker is responsible for reading about and knowing the dangers that may arise during a hike on Via Transilvanica. We have gathered the information here to guide you more easily.
There is no need to panic. When you know the rules of responsible behavior, you can avoid unpleasant situations.
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