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The Council Square, idyllically situated in the shade of Postavarul, is surrounded by magnificent civic buildings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The impressive 'Black Church' features the renowned Buchholz organ.

A transfer will take you to Bran to visit the famous Dracula Castle. It served as the backdrop for Roman Polanski's film Dance of the Vampires (also released as The Fearless Vampire Killers) and was later expanded by the Hohenzollern kings as a summer residence. Afterward, you will cycle towards Bucium, enjoying stunning views of the King’s Rock along the way.

Today, you will cycle along the 'Transylvanian Alps,' where the peaks are still covered in snow even in summer. On your way to Sâmbăta, you will have the opportunity to visit the Brâncoveanu Monastery, known for its white walls, twisted columns, and delicate ornaments.

As you cycle through beautiful villages with impressive fortified churches in Transylvania, it’s not uncommon to encounter one or more friendly farmers greeting you with hay-laden horse-drawn carts along the way. You will spend the night in Veseud, surrounded by meadows, fields, and forests, with the traditional farms of the region closely clustered in the village.

First, you will cycle to Agnita, home to an impressive fortified church, and then through the upper Harbach Valley to Henndorf, where beautifully painted chests are kept in the church tower. From there, you will continue on to Sighișoara via Trappold, known for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed citadel. Take a stroll through the old town and soak in the charm of this city located in the heart of Transylvania.

In the morning, you will be transferred to Biertan. The impressive fortified church, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, features many remarkable details, including the marriage prison and the bell tower, as well as a valuable late Gothic shrine. From there, you will cycle through the Lower Harbach Valley to Avrig, where you can visit the Brukenthal Palace.

First, you will visit the fortified church of Cisnădieș, known for its late Gothic wing altars. Afterwards, you will cycle through Micăsasa into the Young Forest. On the newly established cycling path, you will make your way through the Alder Park to Sibiu. In addition to the three main squares, the lower town with its winding alleys, staircases, and the colorful farmers' market at Zibin is also worth exploring.