The government has approved implementing rules that strengthen the legislative framework for Via Transilvanica, transforming the 1,600-kilometer route into an officially protected tourist destination. Initiated in 2018 by the Tășuleasa Social Association, the route links Turnu Severin to Putna, crossing 10 counties, hundreds of local communities and 12 UNESCO sites.
Recognized for promoting sustainable tourism and highlighting Romania’s cultural and geographic diversity, the route is the first of its kind to benefit from legal regulation.
The Tășuleasa Social Association is now working on the file for the official accreditation of the custody of the trail. Founder Alin Ușeriu emphasizes the impact of the project, considered an example of collaboration between volunteers, sponsors and authorities, with growing visibility internationally.