1st Step Karting

In Mintia, at the gates of Deva in Hunedoara County, the 1st Step Karting runs karts on an outdoor track set in the Mureș valley. As its name hints, the place means to be a first step into the sport: you come to taste the thrill of driving, launch a kart on the asphalt and string laps together, whether you are starting out or simply out to let off steam among friends.

The open-air track suits group outings as well as solo runs, in the relaxed mood of a small local circuit. The weather in this part of Transylvania allows driving for a good part of the year, and the practical details (slots, prices, booking) are sorted directly on site or by phone. It is a neighbourhood address for anyone who wants to drive without fuss around Deva.

Deva watches over the valley from its citadel perched on a volcanic hill, reached on foot or by a funicular. Close by, the Corvin Castle in Hunedoara ranks among the finest Gothic buildings in Romania, and the Hațeg country, rich in dinosaur fossils, extends the trip. The 1st Step Karting adds a dose of motorsport to this region of western Transylvania.

On site, safety gear is collected at the desk and a briefing builds confidence before the first laps, enough to set off even with no experience at all. Mintia is easily reached from Deva by the European road that runs along the valley. The Hațeg country, listed as a global geopark for its dwarf-dinosaur fossils, and the Mureș gorges round out a sporting stay in western Transylvania.