Hiking Day Trip in the "Hay-Hut Country" - Ecovillage

The area around Sibiu at the base of CindrelMts is known for its picturesque beauty and traditional lifestyle! Untouched scenery and mountain villages spread over hills, villagers and shepherds here live off the land as they did for decades. Let's go on a nice and relaxing hiking tour from Sibiu to discover this beautiful area and visit a local sheepfold to enjoy a delicious and traditional meal!

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What you need to know about this hiking tour from Sibiu
- This is a private tour starting from Sibiu for minimum 2 people. Duration: 7-8h
- Price includes: guidance, transport, lunch at the sheepfold. Water and snacks not included
- The route can be agreed on the spot also depending on weather conditions.
- Difficulty level: mediu; Difference in altitude +/- 700 m
- The villages around Sibiu are known for their meat and cheese specialties. You'll learn about culture in the area, see locals and finally enjoy a traditional lunch-with-a-view at a local sheepfold prepared with natural & delicious products!
Additional information

Outdoor equipment is required - especially hiking shoes, sun glasses, sun hat, waterproof jacket, a bottle of water.

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Moments to expect in the Sibiu hiking tour:

A bit of hiking in Sibiu

Let's go enjoy the beautiful scenery waiting for us just half an hour outside of Sibiu. Soft mountain peaks, picturesque valleys and hills with pastures and forests, mountain cabins and sheepfolds. Spending time in the beautiful Romanian outdoors is the best thing you can do!
Explore the "Hay-Hut Ecovillage"

The Hay Hut Ecovillage is an area up in the mountains (not far from Sibiu) famous for its natural heritage. It is an area with many sheepfolds and mountain cabins, the perfect place to experience ecotourism, slow food and slow living.
We shall meet local shepherds, learn about their daily life, discover what mountain agriculture means and why not, pick berries, do some mowing, experience wildlife observation and forest therapy.
Traditional & delicious shepherd's lunch

After our nice hiking trip we deserve a delicious meal! We go to a sheepfold and meet the people still doing the fascinating & ancient practice of transhumanta - you'll learn about it! In the meantime, lunch will be prepared with appetizers (local cheese specialties, cold cuts and fresh vegetables) and a main dish: a simple & delicious meal typical for shepherds. It will be a unique gastronomic experience in the mountains!