Transylvania conjures up images of haunted castles and vampires, in fact some people assume it is the invention of Bram Stoker. However the ‘land beyond the forest’ as the Latin name translates is located in the heart of Romania. Join this cycle challenge and discover the real Transylvania, a medieval landscape of rolling hills, lush meadows, oak forests and Saxon towns surrounded by the spectacular Carpathian Mountains. It’s an area rich in history and culture boasting over 100 castles and fortresses including the mystical Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. Saddle up for a fascinating challenge through deepest Transylvania.