Dear hikers,
The hike I will guide on Sunday, 21.09.2025, will be very easy. We will walk only along the Olt River to observe waterbirds (and not only) that have nested in the reservoirs on the Olt and are now preparing to head south in their autumn migration. Our hike will take place in the protected area dedicated to the conservation of waterbirds, called the Natura 2000 site Avrig – Scorei – Făgăraș. The chosen destination for our hike is the Olt River reservoirs at Bradu and Săcădate.
We will meet in the morning at 09:00 in the parking lot of Șelimbăr Mall, in front of the Hervis store. After a short presentation of the day’s program, we will drive to the village of Bradu, where we will regroup to follow the path along the dam of the Olt River at this location.
We will start walking along the dam that follows the Olt River downstream. We will observe common waterbirds (mallards, coots, cormorants), farmland birds (lapwings, linnets, goldfinches), raptors (white-tailed eagle, marsh harrier, kestrel), as well as some rare bird species that will winter in this area (such as mergansers, divers, shelducks), both with the naked eye and with binoculars and a spotting scope.
Here we will also talk about two other protected areas visible from this spot: the Natura 2000 site Făgăraș Piedmont (for the protection of forest bird species) and the Natura 2000 site Făgăraș Mountains, for the conservation of forest habitats, mountain pastures, and many animal species, including large carnivores.
After about 2 hours, we will head to the Săcădate dam, where we will observe and discuss the wild waterbirds that have nested in the reservoirs around Sibiu. The guide will share with the participants curiosities from the bird world, both about those wintering in our country and those arriving on the Olt River lakes to spend the winter in this area.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
We will meet on Sunday morning, 21.09.2025, at 09:00 in the parking lot of Șelimbăr Mall, in front of the Hervis store.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Distance: 4–6 km
Elevation gain: none
Trail difficulty: very easy
Hike duration: approx. 4–5 hours.
At the end of the hike, we will make a fire and roast delicacies brought by the guide. Participants are welcome to bring food that can be prepared in the embers!
Tourists who wish to join but do not have the possibility to get to Săcădate by personal car can call the tour guide (Mihai Proca – 0720003332) to find out if there are available seats in the cars of other participants.
The hike is very easy, suitable for people of all ages as well as children of at least 6 years old.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Water/tea bottle, minimum 1 L;
Snack for a break halfway through the trail;
Clothes suitable for the autumn season;
Personal binoculars of any size are welcome!
COSTS
80 lei/adult participant.
20 lei – children/youngsters between 6 and 14 years old
The hike will take place with a minimum of 6 paying adult participants!
Children must be accompanied by an adult!
GUIDE
Proca Mihai – local and national tourism guide
Contact: 0720-003.332
Note:
– The route configuration and length will be adjusted according to weather conditions and the homogeneity/heterogeneity of the group.
– The organizer (guide) reserves the right to refuse participants who are not appropriately equipped or who have inadequate physical condition.
– Tours are conducted under safe conditions and with a minimum number of participants. The organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel tours without prior notice if these conditions are not met.
– Ticket refunds are only provided in case the organizer (guide) cancels the hike.
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By participating in this event, I consent to being photographed. I acknowledge that the photos may be used for promotional purposes, both online and in printed materials, within the “Anii Drumeției” Program to promote it. I declare under my own responsibility that, to the best of my knowledge, I am physically capable of sustained physical effort during hiking events without jeopardizing my health in any way. My participation in this event is entirely voluntary, understanding the associated risks to which I expose myself.
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The “Anii Drumeției” Program is initiated and funded by the Sibiu County Council in collaboration with the Sibiu County Tourism Association. Its main purpose is to improve hiking infrastructure in the county and promote activities specific to ecotourism.
