When and how did hiking begin? How did people start discovering the mountains beyond the need to cross them, and when did walking in the mountains become an activity in itself?
The first day of the Anii Drumeției Summer School begins with a journey along the trails around Rășinari, where hiking meets the stories and history of the mountains.
Together with guide Radu Zaharie, we will follow the Rășinari – Dealul Costiței – Cisnădioara – Rășinari circuit and make numerous stops to discover notions of mountain culture and history. We will talk about the beginnings of hiking, how people started exploring the mountains and how mountain walking evolved into the hiking experience we know today.
We are not in a hurry to reach the destination. At the Summer School, the trail becomes a place where we observe, ask questions, share stories and learn. The first day is about discovering that a hike means more than just the kilometres covered.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
Monday, 24 August 2026, at 09:15, at the Cimitir bus stop, in the direction of Rășinari.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Route: Rășinari – Dealul Costiței – Cisnădioara – Rășinari
Total duration of the activity: approximately 6 hours (Sibiu – Sibiu)
Actual hiking duration: approximately 2–3 hours
Elevation gain: approximately +200 m
Route difficulty: Easy
Age: 8–14 years
Theme: Notions of mountain culture and history
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Mountain boots with rigid, non-slip soles;
- Clothing adapted to the weather conditions on the day;
- Spare T-shirt;
- Thermal layer;
- Rain poncho;
- Cap/sun protection;
- Water bottle – minimum 1 litre;
- Sandwiches, snacks and fruit.
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, including details about transportation, equipment and schedule.
GUIDE
Radu Zaharie – mountain guide
Phone: +40 744 371 547
ANII DRUMEȚIEI SUMMER SCHOOL
O serie de drumeții și ateliere în care muntele devine cea mai frumoasă sală de clasă. Învățăm direct pe potecă, alături de ghizi, despre natură, orientare, siguranță, istorie și toate acele lucruri care ne ajută să devenim drumeți mai bine pregătiți și mai responsabili.
Începem cu #1. Ne vedem pe potecă!
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.
