Hiking tours
Guided walking tour around Sighişoara
Route
Departure from the town’s new neighborhoods (Fire station/ Orthodox church) following the walking trail on the contour line, through the deciduous forest, viewpoint over Şăştine, followed by a ridge road. We arrive in Şapartoc, an almost abandoned village, with churches of 3 different religious confessions. Our walk continues through the village. After a hike, we keep the contour line, where in the shade in a stunning viewpoint we will be savouring our picnic (depending on the weather forecast, here is to observe the highest mountains of Romania, the Făgăraş Mountains). We continue the trail by following the contour line to the north, descending smoothly toward the valley. Also in our way, we visit the monastery of St. Dimitrie, Orthodox rite. We keep continuing northwards, arriving back into the urban area of Sighişoara.
Tour duration: 8 hours
Difficulty: medium
Distance: 25 km
Price: 25 EUR / person
Included services: specialized guide, picnic
Note: This tour is available for a group of minimum 4 persons. For a larger group then 8 persons, please contact us for price.
Transylvanian Highlands Birds Experience
The Transylvanian Highlands are one of the most beautiful and precious areas of Transylvania. Situated north from the Olt river floodplain and surrounded by the high peaks of the Carpathians, is a true natural heritage area, whose beauty is worth to be discovered, to even the smallest details.
Bird watching on the shore of a lake in the early morning, either when the sun rises slow in the mirror of the lake, or in the warm light of the sunset, is a unique experience. You will fill your soul and the discovery of the rare species of birds will leave you breathless.
Meeting point: in the lobby of your hotel / pension
Duration: approx. 12 hours
Departure time: 6:00 o’clock
Included services: specialized guide, transfer from/to hotel, observation equipment, lunch, observation activities in 3 lakes in the Olt meadow and in the highlands of the Hartibaciu Plateau.
Group costs:
4 persons 65 = EUR / pers. 5-8 persons = 55 EUR/pers.
Note: Booking at least 24 hours in advance.
Tours in the area of Brasov
Bears- 10 March – 15 October
Wolves, lynx – 15 December- 15 February (rarely, usualy late night- until midnight, more usualy on snow)
Deers- 15 December – 15 March.
Wild boar – all year,.
Birds – allyear.
Includes a short itinerary to the wildlife observers specialy made, from where we can observe the natural behaviour of bears and other animals like: wild boars, deers, foxes, martens. You can withness also special wildlife experiences with the sight of a lynx or a pack of wolves. Special informations will be provided by the guide revealing details about the hidden life underneath the canopy.
A large variety of birds are also present, from predators like hawks, owels or ravens to jays, all kind of woodpekers, finches, tits and blackbirds.
The visit includes specialised guide, armed guard and transport from Brașov to the feeding points inside the forest.
Is recomended to wear dark and warm clothes, and to avoid the use or perfume by using lotions, hair fix gels, or moisuring cremes.
According to your area of interest you can see them usualy in different periods of the year, but this is not an unbreakable rule:
Price: depending on the size of the group
Mount Tâmpa
Brasov –Mount Tâmpa- Brasov
Meeting point: Faculty of Forestry, Sirul lui Beetoven Street No.1
Informational content:
General presentation about Romania, flora and trees. Understanding the forest and natural frame.
Mont Tâmpa reserve: History, Ecological aspects. Tâmpa and the wildlife. Bear problems. Brasovia and Cetătuia Fortreses and more..
Field research:
Trip to Mount Tampa. Panoramic view, Back in Brasov on tourist paths.
Special moments :
Brasov City panoramic vue from top of MountTâmpa
Traditional picnic inside the forest.
Special experiences:
Photographic Herbarium ,
Practical experiences and descoveries inside the forest.
Necessary equipments:
Strong shoes, drinking water, rain coat/ umbrella (if necessary).
Necessary time:
4-5 hours.
ALL YEAR- EASY
Price: depending on the size of the group Minimum 2
Poiana Brasov and Postavarul Mountain- Brasov
Informational content
General presentation about Romania, flora and trees.Understanding the forest.
Postăvarul reserve: History, Ecological aspects, and more..
Field research:
Trip to Poiana Brasov from Solomon s Rocks on Valea cu Apă / Old Road
Visiting the Resort Poiana Brașov, Milk-Cave Exploring, Going up Postavarul Mountain.
Back in Brașov on tourist paths.
Special moments :
Brașov City panoramic vue from Poiana Ruia and from top of Postăvarul Mountain
Traditional picnic inside the forest, (1200 meters)
Milk-Cave Exploring.
Special experiences:
Photographic Herbarium
Practical experiences and descoveries inside the forest.
Necessary Equipments:
Proper shoes (boots), Falsh light, rain coat, drinking water, sandwich
Necessary time:
8-12 hours
Difficulty: ALL YEAR- MEDIUM
Price: depending on the size of the group. Minimum 2 persons.
Piatra Mare Mountain
Informational content
General presentation about Romania, flora and trees.Understanding the forest.
Piatra Mare Reserve: History, Ecological aspects. Wildlife , e.t.c.
Field research:
Trip to Piatra Mare from Dâmbu Morii to Bonloc/ the Rock Wall Fence – Ice Made Cave – Piatra Mare Refuge- Piatra Mare Peak (medium to hard). Piatra Mare Peak- Familial Path- Timișulde Jos.
Special moments :
Brașov City panoramic vue from top of Bonloc hill.
Panoramic vue from top of Piatra Mare.
Traditional Romanian picnic inside the forest,
(1600 meters).
Special experiences:
Photographic Herbarium
Practical experiences and descoveries inside the forest.
Necessary Equipments:
Proper shoes (boots), Falsh light, rain coat, drinking water, sandwich.
MEDIUM to Hard- ( Hard in winter, very spectacular)
Options for winter:
Dâmbu Morii- the Rock Wall Fence – Ice Made Cave – Bonloc –Dâmbu Morii ( very spectacular) MEDIUM to Hard ( depending on the amount of snow)
Necessary time:
8-12 hours
Price: depending on the size of the group. Minimum 2 persons.