The Via Transilvanica measures 1420 kilometers and 32.000 m level difference, including two alternative routes and several loops leading to various points of interest. The route overlaps with forest roads, national, county or municipal roads, easement roads, pastures or other tourist trails. The entire route is divided into seven regions called "lands": Bucovina, Highlands, Terra Siculorum, Terra Saxonum, Terra Dacica, Terra Banatica, Terra Romana. Each county is divided into recommended stages to be covered and the distance of a stage measures on average 20 km. In the Hiking Guide you will find each county and each recommended stage described in detail.

The recommended walking season is from May to October, and preparation for the route requires detailed information from official sources.