27 April 2025

Foraging and Feasting with Wild Garlic: Mediaș – Bazna with Lunch at Bassen Pension

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Route

Mediaș - Bazna
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Dear hikers,

A hike on the Via Transilvanica, from Mediaș to Bazna, with a wild garlic foraging break and a cozy lunch at the end of the road, in Bazna, at Bassen Pension.

On Sunday, April 27th, we’ll set off from Mediaș along the Via Transilvanica, heading gently toward Bazna, a place where both your taste buds and your eyes will be delighted.

This is an easy hike, with just one uphill slope and about 7 km through the forest. We’ll take breaks to chat about the local flora and fauna—and of course, forage for wild garlic in a sustainable way.

From the forest, we’ll head straight to the table at the local gastronomic point, Bassen Pension, where we’ll enjoy soup, dessert, and—most importantly—some delicious dishes featuring wild garlic, for the full experience!

We’ll also visit their pantry, where you can snap a few pictures and, even better, stock up on goodies to bring home. (Did someone say “Bazna sausages”?)

After the meal, there’s a short walk through the Bazna resort, sprinkled with a few local legends (or facts?).

We’ll return to Mediaș by minibus or taxi.

WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?

10:00 AM, at the Via Transilvanica milestone in George Enescu Square / entrance to St. Margaret Church
There’s plenty of parking available.

You can also arrive by Regio train from Sibiu – it departs at 08:05, arrives at 09:30, and costs 10.5 lei.

INFORMAȚII TRASEU

Trail difficulty: easy with one moderate section
Distance: 11 km one way (return by vehicle)
Elevation gain: approx. 200 m
Total hiking time: approx. 2 hours
Total experience duration: approx. 5 hours

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Hiking boots
Water bottle
Optional: trekking poles

COSTS

Early bird price (valid until April 20th, inclusive): 170 lei/adult (includes guide, soup + dessert, return transport to Mediaș)

Child price (ages 15 – 18): 120 lei/person (includes guide, soup + dessert, return transport to Mediaș)

Standard price: 220 lei/adult (includes guide, soup + dessert, return transport to Mediaș)

We have 15 spots available.
The hike will take place with a minimum of 10 participants.

Both Walking Tours Mediaș and Bassen Pension are part of the Colinele Transilvaniei network.

GUIDE

Ioana Pătrășcoiu
Contact: 0729 05 06 36

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.

The date of the hike

27 April 2025

Starting point

at the Via Transilvanica milestone in George Enescu Square

Departure time

10:00

Duration of the hike

5 ore

Cost / person

170 lei