How many birds can we recognise during a single hike? How can we tell them apart by their songs, and what can we discover when we learn to observe nature more carefully?
On the third day of the Anii Drumeției Summer School, the trail becomes a true place of exploration. Together with guide Mihai Proca, we set off on a hike dedicated to birds, the forest and games through which children can learn to discover nature.
We will start from Gușterița and climb towards the old farm on the hill, where we will make our first stop for a birdwatching session. With the help of binoculars, we will try to identify the birds in the area and observe the bee-eater nests in the clay wall near the farm. At this time of year, the bee-eaters may have already begun their long autumn migration towards Africa, offering a good opportunity to learn more about the remarkable journey of these birds.
We continue through pastures and then through the oak, hornbeam and linden forest, where we will listen to woodland birds and learn how species can also be identified by their songs, with the help of specialised apps. Along the route, we will also stop to admire the panoramas towards the Lotru and Cindrel Mountains.
Above the village of Hamba, we will take our lunch break, and the stories about nature will be complemented by exploration and observation games. Because at the Summer School, we do not learn from desks, but by looking, listening and discovering what is happening around us.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, at 09:00, at the bus stop in the Gușterița neighbourhood.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Route: Gușterița Evangelical Church – former farm – clearing above the village of Hamba – Gușterița Evangelical Church
Activity duration: approximately 5–6 hours
Route difficulty: Easy
Age: 8–14 years
Theme: Birdwatching, bird identification and nature discovery games
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Hiking boots or shoes with good grip;
- Hiking trousers – long trousers are recommended for protection against ticks;
- T-shirt;
- Light jacket;
- Rain poncho, if necessary;
- Water – minimum 1–1.5 litres;
- Snack or packed lunch.
COSTS
Participation in the activity is free of charge, as part of the Anii Drumeției Summer School.
Transportation will be by public transport, and the cost of the tickets will be covered by the participants. The exact transportation cost will be communicated to parents after the place has been confirmed and the WhatsApp group has been created.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participation is only possible with prior registration, by completing the dedicated form.
Places are limited to 12 children, and participation will be confirmed in the order of registration – the first 12 children registered.
After participation is confirmed, parents will be invited to a WhatsApp group, where they will receive all information regarding the activity, the schedule and other important details.
The organisers reserve the right to modify the programme or route depending on weather conditions and participant safety.
GUIDE
Mihai Proca – national tour guide
Contact: 0720 003 332
ANII DRUMEȚIEI SUMMER SCHOOL
A series of hikes and workshops where the mountains and nature become the most beautiful classroom. We learn directly on the trail, alongside guides, about nature, orientation, safety, history and all those things that help us become more curious, better prepared and more responsible hikers.
At #3, we learn to look, listen and discover nature. See you on the trail!
Note: The organisers reserve the right to modify the programme or route depending on weather conditions and participant safety.
By registering their child for this activity, the parent or legal representative declares that the child is fit to participate in outdoor activities and gives consent for photographs to be taken and used for the purpose of promoting the “Anii Drumeției” Programme.
The “Anii Drumeției” Programme is initiated and funded by the Sibiu County Council, in collaboration with the Sibiu County Tourism Association, with the aim of promoting hiking, outdoor education and ecotourism-specific activities in Sibiu County.
