Race course

Each of the three routes is designed to accommodate riders of all skill levels.

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Short / Blue Route – 24 km

Designed for less experienced or less trained riders, for families, and for children with some riding experience. It’s not an easy ride – it includes climbs and descents. The route passes through a single fortification, in Cloașterf, where there is also a feed zone.
Even though it’s only 24 km, the Short Route can still be challenging for beginners and requires some skill for descending on gravel forest roads (control your speed with light braking, using the rear brake more than the front). Exercise caution on asphalt descents as well.

Medium / Fluorescent Green Route – 42 km

A more complex route, passing through multiple villages and fortified churches (Meșendorf, Criț, Cloașterf, Saschiz), with several feed zones and more varied terrain.

Long / Pink Route – 77 km

The most complete route, covering almost the entire area of the revitalized Saxon villages. It includes Viscri and the fortified church of Bunești, and finishes with a descent through the Saschiz fortress.

Participant Limit

Participant limit: 1,400 total places, distributed as follows:

The total number of participants on the main race day is limited to 1,400.

🟥Long Route (78 km) – 250 places
🟩 Medium Route (41.5 km) – 750 places
🟦Short Route (24 km) – 300 places

For the 🟨 TBT Race Kids event – 150 places.

To spread out and separate riders after the start after the start and before reaching the narrow single trails, the course begins with an asphalt climb. After climbing on asphalt, you’ll cross a longer stretch of meadow before dropping into the built trail.

The Long and Medium routes share the same start and initial section until reaching the Meșendorf fortification, where they separate. The split is located immediately after exiting the fortification—be sure to follow the correct separation point and pay attention to your route’s designated color markings.

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🏁 Long Route – ~78 km | 1,700 m elevation gain

!!Please choose carefully the route you wish to participate in or that best suits your abilities. While the Long route is not highly technical and the elevation gain is moderate, it still requires proper training and some experience to take on this challenge.

The Long Route takes you on a complete tour of the revitalized Saxon villages, combining endurance, scenery, and history. You’ll ride through rolling meadows, forest trails, and charming cobbled streets, visiting some of the area’s most iconic fortified churches – including Viscri and Bunești – before finishing with a spectacular descent through the Saschiz Citadel.

While the course is not highly technical and the climbs are moderate, it is a true endurance challenge. Riders will need good training, solid pacing, and prior experience to comfortably tackle the distance. Along the way, multiple feed zones will keep you hydrated and fueled, and the varied terrain will keep your mind and legs engaged from start to finish.

Perfect for riders who want the full TBT Race experience.

Start in Saschiz
6 km road climb, warming up the legs before the trails begin.
11 km along a purpose-built singletrack running along the hilltop ridges, with rolling sections and open views.
3 km forest descent into Meșendorf, on dirt paths and leafy grass trails.
Pass through the Meșendorf fortified church.
(Here the routes split: the Medium Route turns left, the Long Route continues right.)
Climb 2.5 km from Meșendorf to the ridge, starting on gravel forest road, then dirt track.
Join the stone-built crest trail, turning left and following a rolling 14 km section above the village of Viscri.
2 km flowy descent into Viscri, with berms, gentle ramps, and sweeping curves.
Ride through the village past the Viscri fortified church.
1.5 km grass climb behind the village.
1.5 km descent over grassy hills, crossing the main road.
2 km climb up the big grassy hill next to the road.
Descend into Bunești, cross the river, and pass through the Bunești fortified church (4 km segment).
Ride the 4 km built trail from Bunești to Criț.
Pass through the Criț fortified church.
Climb 7 km from Criț to the ridge via forest road.
Turn right onto a 10 km rolling ridge trail with varied terrain.
Cross the road and take the 5 km descent (with a few short climbs) toward Saschiz.
Pass by the Saschiz Citadel.
Enjoy a 1.5 km technical descent from inside the citadel back into the village.
Finish with a short uphill sprint to the line.

This route is an endurance challenge with moderate climbs, fast descents, historic landmarks, and sweeping views — the complete TBT Race experience.

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🏁 Medium Route – ~41,5 km | 800 m elevation gain

This route is designed for more experienced riders and hobby-level cyclists, as it combines both technical sections and easier segments.

Medium Route Description

Start in Saschiz
Climb on asphalt for 6 km
Ride the built singletrack along the hill crests for 11 km
Descend into Meșendorf through the forest on dirt roads and trails covered with leaves and grass – 3 km
Pass through the fortified church of Meșendorf, (At the church exit, the two distances split – the short route turns left, the long route turns right)
Continue on gravel and asphalt roads towards Criț – 5 km
Pass through the fortified church of Criț
Climb on a forest road until reaching the edge of the village
At the village exit, turn right onto a forest road and cross the hill to reach the forest road leading to Cloașterf – 3 km
Turn right onto the forest road and continue on asphalt to Cloașterf – 2 km
Head to the finish on the rolling asphalt road between Cloașterf and Saschiz – 7 km