29 December 2025

Goodbye, 2025! Hike and Mulled Wine on the Ighiș Hills

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Route

Mediaș - Mediaș
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Difficulty

Easy

Dear hikers,

On Monday, December 29, regardless of the weather, we are going on a short hike (8 km in total) to say goodbye to the old year from a place with a superb viewpoint. Bring your camera, because this is a very photogenic hike, with lots of wow landscapes.

We bring the mulled wine and the mugs, you just make sure you have suitable clothing and a good mood!

WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?

We meet in front of the Forkesh Tower (opposite the Orthodox Cathedral)
Cloșca Street, intersection with Iorga Street
Time: 10:00

ROUTE INFORMATION

Distance: 8 km
Elevation gain: 130 m
Trail difficulty: medium
Hike duration: approximately 4 hours

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

– Hiking boots suitable for the season
– Waterproof clothing
– Thermos with water
– Snacks

Recommended equipment (if available):
– Trekking poles

COSTS

Cost: 70 lei/adult – includes guiding and mulled wine
30 lei/teenager – includes guiding and hot tea
For children up to 14 years old, participation in the hike is free, provided they are accompanied by an adult (parents are responsible for assessing the difficulty of the trail for their children).

GUIDE

Ioana Pătrășcoiu – national tourism guide
Contact: 0729 050 636
Walking Tours Mediaș is part of the Colinele Transilvaniei network.

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

29 December 2025

Starting point

Forkesh Tower (opposite the Orthodox Cathedral)

Departure time

10:00

Duration of the hike

7 - 8 ore

Difficulty

Easy

Cost / person

70 lei