There are between 35 and 45 mountain bike trails around Brasov, and all of them are worth riding at least once.
We can split them into:
- Natural trails (created naturally, by hikers or bikers)
- Man-made mix (a mix of natural trails with features created by people)
- Bike park trails (the trails in Postavarul Bike Park, for example)
- Bike park trails unshaped (trails in bike parks that are not yet shaped, but are rideable)
“Iepure”, or ‘rabbit’ is a great mountain bike trail for beginner riders who want to dive right into the sport. It starts from “Saua Tampei” and continues to Valea Cetatii. It has a few roots and rocks and various other features that make this trail a great start for anyone.
This trail is mainly used by hikers, so keep an eye open for pedestrians. The other eye needs to remain open, especially during summer when the foliage is thick and visibility around the corners is limited – you never know what’s coming!
This trail is rather short, but packed with fun sections that you can ride time and again. Think of it as a quick warm-up.
- Distance: 2.5km
- Climb: 37m
- Descent: -173m
From this trail
- Valea cu apa - Iepure
- Bartolomeu - Postavarul - and back
- Solomon - Forestier - Cariera - Bradul - Cabana Postavarul - Crucur - Poiana Stehil - Saua Tampei - La Iepure - Sub Tampa
Putreda is a classic. It’s an old, man-made, mixed blue-line mountain bike trail where you don’t have to worry too much about bends but about speed.
The first section of this trail gets you right into it. It starts with a steep downhill with roots, a small rock garden, and also some trenches. There are also two drops that are pretty fun, although not in their best shape lately.
The access to Putreda is fairly easy, but steep. It starts from “La Bancuta” and it leads right to the head trail.
It’s a very beautiful mountain bike trail in Brasov, and the sunset you’ll get to see from it is breathtaking. Just keep your breaks in check.
- Distance: 1.4km
- Climb: 1m
- Descent: -172m
Trails close to this:
- Drumul Doamnelor
- Forestier Valea cu Apa
- Drumul Domnilor
- Bancuta - Valea Cetatii
Triunghiul Galben, or “Yellow Triangle,” is a blue-line mountain bike trail with a few red-line features. I’m talking about a challenging rock garden and a few steep downhill areas on dirt that can get tricky as well.
This trail mixes climbing and downhill riding, it is 100% natural, and most importantly, not very popular among hikers. It is a must-ride if you’re in Brasov and want to do some mountain biking.
It starts with a rock garden, some roots, a lot of dirt, and it ends with a beautiful pine forest and a spectacular viewpoint in Poiana Brasov. If you want to, you can go on Coasta Prundului and head back to Brasov city center.
- Distance: 2.6km
- Climb: 30m
- Descent: -172m
Trails close to this:
- Spinarea lunga
- Potecuta
Poteca Sasului is probably one of the toughest rides in Brasov. It’s a steep black trail with a lot of bends, several man-made drops, very loose when it’s dry and fun when wet, and a lot of off-camber.
This trail will push your limits and come after you with everything it’s got, so admittedly, you’ll need some great skills to get on it and finish it just as well. Regardless of its length, Poteca Sasului is bound to make you sweat a bit – which is why its one of locals’ favorites!
That being said, this trail can get quite crowded with a lot of downhill riders in Poiana Brasov, so be aware!
- Distance: 463m
- Climb: 2m
- Descent: -103m
How To Access These MTB Trails In Brasov
You can access pretty much all of the mountain bike trails here in Brasov on your bike, without needing a shuttle or anything else. Access to most trails starts from “Pietrele lui Solomon”.
But if you’re really not the type of rider who loves climbing, there are some solutions for you as well.
- There’s a bus that leaves from Brasov to Poiana Brasov that’s equipped with a bike rack. Attention! You can only bring your bike on the rack, and NOT inside the bus.
- You can also take the gondola or the chairlift, but there’s a fee you’ll have to take care of.
- If you’re looking for trails in Postavarul Bike Park, you can pedal (doable, but fairly difficult), or you can use the gondola as well, for a fee.
- You can ride with us as well, and we'll offer you a day of shuttling around the best mountainbike trails in and around Brasov.
Are MTB and Hiking Trails Around Brasov Safe?
As safe as a trail in the forest can be, yes.
Of course, it’s always recommended you have with you a quality bear spray because a meeting with a bear and its cubs can happen at any time. It even happens in the city, so why wouldn’t it happen on the trails?
Keep your eyes open, hike or bike in groups, be loud (but not obnoxiously loud), and you’ll be safe.
From an “I fell off my mountain bike” stand-point, the search and rescue are well-accustomed to the trails (they even ride them themselves), well-equipped, and understanding to all situations. We hope you won’t ever need them, but if you do, you’re in great hands and we can vouch for them.
When’s The Best Time To Ride These MTB Trails In Brasov?
There’s no right or wrong answer here, but generally, we advise riders to avoid trails that are very popular among hikers. After 17:00, during the weekends, and during national holidays, you’ll have to be extra careful for hikers, so the amount of fun will start decreasing.
If you’re curious as to when are these trails in their best shape, users on TrailForks, FATMAP, and other similar apps will keep the situation on the trails updated.
One of the best parts about mountain bike trails here in Brasov is the soil, which is great even when it’s wet. It doesn’t get too muddy, so it won’t stick to your tires.
Sure, the roots and rocks might get slippery, but that’s a skill issue, and I’m sure you can handle it.
There Are Dozens Of Other Hidden Trails That We’d Rather Keep Secret
Well, we don’t necessarily want to keep them secret, we just want to keep them special…
With Massif Experience, our goal was never to send you on the most popular mountain bike trails and let you figure stuff out on your own. What we want is to offer you a real outdoor experience, where mountain bikes happen to be our vehicle.
We want to take you deeper into the Carpathian Mountains and show you places that few others have seen. Ride trails that few others know about. And indulge in some sceneries that you simply can’t find elsewhere.
If you’re down for a mountain bike tour that’ll spice up your life and give you dozens of crazy stories to tell your friends, we have exactly that. Shoot us a message and let’s plan your adventure!