Dear hiker,
Just a few steps away from Sibiu, the Transylvanian hills offer you a gentle and open landscape, perfect for an autumn hike. The hills between Gușterița and Hamba preserve the natural charm of the region with green meadows, easy trails, pheasants, deer, and wide panoramas towards Saxon-influenced villages.
The destination is Hamba, an authentic Saxon village, a place of legends, with a well-preserved fortified church, traditional houses, and households that still keep the taste and lifestyle of the old days.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted with selected local flavors: bread with chisătură, bacon, kneaded cheese, zacuscă, sausages, bean paste with onions, the most delicious doughnuts, juice, and coffee.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
Monday, 29.09.2025 at 09:30, at the fortified church in Gușterița on Octavian Niță Street no. 36, from where we will start the hike.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Elevation gain: 200 m
Hike duration: 2–3 hours
Experience duration: 5–6 hours
Distance: 10 km. This will be set on the spot depending on the participants’ level and can be easily adjusted.
We will start the hike at 09:45 towards the village of Hamba. In Hamba we will enjoy a local lunch with both Romanian and Saxon specialties.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
T-shirts, pants and spare socks, mountain boots, rain poncho, water bottle min. 1 liter, food, whistle. It is best to dress in layers, as it is warmer at midday and cooler in the morning.
COSTS
80 lei participation in the hike
6 lei/person bus ticket to Sibiu train station.
Optional: local lunch based on donation.
GUIDE
Nicoleta Ocneriu – mountain guide
Contact: 0742 667 196
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.
