Dear hikers,
We will start from the Bâlea Cascadă parking lot and ascend along the trail marked with a red cross (CR) toward Valea Doamnei. Once we reach Șaua Doamnei, we’ll descend toward the Salvamont Refuge near Bâlea Lake, and from there, continue on the blue triangle (TA) trail down Valea Bâlii, returning to Bâlea Cascadă.
We hope to enjoy blooming rhododendrons throughout the hike — painting the mountainsides red with their vibrant color.
This hike is suitable ONLY for individuals with moderate to good physical condition and for children aged 10 and up who have mountain hiking experience.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
We meet in the morning at 7:30 AM in the DECATHLON parking lot, Shopping City Șelimbăr
From there, we travel by personal car on the route: Sibiu – Bâlea Cascadă, where we’ll park near the cable car station.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Distance: 13 km
Elevation gain: 1300 m
Trail difficulty: medium to difficult
Hiking duration: approximately 7–8 hours (including a 30-minute break at Bâlea Lake)
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
High-ankle hiking boots with good grip
Season-appropriate clothing, including a waterproof outer layer; spare base layer or shirt
Small daypack, thermos with hot tea/water (min. 1 liter), sunglasses
Snacks for the trail
Trekking poles are highly recommended
TRANSPORTATION
We can provide round-trip transport for a limited number of participants.
To reserve a seat, please call 0722-177001 after registration.
Once registration is complete, the guide will create a WhatsApp group to coordinate and arrange carpooling. Transportation costs will be shared among the passengers by agreement with the driver.
COSTS
90 RON/adult
30 RON/child (ages 10–14)
50 RON/student (over 14)
The hike will proceed with a minimum of 12 adult participants.
Children 10 years and older can join, each accompanied by an adult. Parents are responsible for assessing the trail’s difficulty for their children.
GUIDE
Dumitru TROANCA – mountain tourism guide
Contact: 0722-177001
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.
