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EuroVelo 6 in Călărași & Giurgiu and beyond

Gravel Bike · Muntenia
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  • The road leading to the Ciocănești fish farm
    The road leading to the Ciocănești fish farm
    Photo: Sînziana Mihalache, CC BY-SA, Outdooractive Editors
This all-encompassing route of several cycling routes in Călărași and Giurgiu counties covers the surprising wetland Valea Mostiștei, a part of the EuroVelo 6 cycling trail, and makes a welcoming stop in the Comana Natural Park.
moderate
Distance 236.7 km
16:20 h
339 m
360 m
90 m
9 m

The route can be covered in stages, each cyclist or group of cyclists establishing the daily distances. The route is marked, having a few accommodation possibilities along the way, including camping. Given the low altitude variation, cyclists with little experience or children should also try this route, or part of it, adapting the distances to their endurance.

To alternate the biking periods or days, one might also want to try fishing in the Mostiștea Valley, boat trips or a kayak tour in the Comana Park, a visit to a museum, or a craft workshop.

A pair of binoculars is a must in your backpack. Both the wetland in the Neajlov Delta (Comana) and lakes near the Ciocănești fish farm are important nesting areas for various species of birds.

Although seemingly unattractive to tourists, this area of ​​Bărăgan Plains holds enough attractions and sights to keep you or your family entertained for an entire weekend or longer. In the villages, you can find craftsmen (blacksmiths, carpenters) or local producers ready to welcome your visit. Far from benefiting from the tourist infrastructure of other more developed tourist areas, a bike ride through Călărași and Giurgiu targets amateurs of new bike tours and long walks, sometimes under a scorching sun, amateurs of long, flat patches of land, or those who want to explore non-touristy regions in Romania.

Author’s recommendation

There are a few dirt road segments, which get muddy in case of rain.
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Author
Sînziana Mihalache 
Update: March 22, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
90 m
Lowest point
9 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 0.70%Dirt road 3.26%Forested/wild trail 2.63%Road 93.39%
Asphalt
1.7 km
Dirt road
7.7 km
Forested/wild trail
6.2 km
Road
221.1 km
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Rest stops

Greaca Domain
Athanor - la coupteur

Safety information

The route is exposed, with few places to take shelter in case of heavy rain or hot weather, so consider your options.

Start

Ciocănești village center (19 m)
Coordinates:
DD
44.196855, 27.060614
DMS
44°11'48.7"N 27°03'38.2"E
UTM
35T 504843 4893739
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Turn-by-turn directions

Ciocănești - Dorobanțu - Mănăstirea - Valea Argovei - Gurbănești - Sărulești - Nana - Luica - Curcani - Mitreni - Chinorogi - Radovanu (CL) - Comana - Mihai Bravu - Prundu - Greaca (GR)  - Oltenița - Ciocănești

Coordinates

DD
44.196855, 27.060614
DMS
44°11'48.7"N 27°03'38.2"E
UTM
35T 504843 4893739
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Bike repair kit, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, binoculars, plenty of water.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
236.7 km
Duration
16:20 h
Ascent
339 m
Descent
360 m
Highest point
90 m
Lowest point
9 m
Circular route Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Fauna

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