6 July 2024

Hiking for Kids in the Cindrel Mountains: The Roman Festival “Castrvm Novis”

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Route

Orlat - Orlat
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Difficulty

Easy

Dear Hiker,

Encourage your child to explore a beautiful, almost forgotten world and join us for an easy hike in the scenic Orlat region. We’ll share stories about the uniqueness of these places, and then participate together in the Roman Festival Castrvm Novis – Cristian. This captivating Re-enactment event will enchant you from the very first moment.

WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?

Saturday, 06.07.2024 at 09:00 AM in the Kaufland Ștrand parking lot (next to the Cibin River).
We will group into personal cars and head towards the town of Orlat.

ROUTE INFORMATION

Level: Easy
Elevation gain: 200 – 300 m
Duration: 6 hours

We’ll set off around 09:00 AM towards Orlat, where we’ll enjoy a beautiful hike for approximately 3 – 4 hours. Afterward, we’ll return by car to the town of Cristian to admire the stork capital of Romania and actively participate in the Roman Festival Castrvm Novis. Here, the organizers will welcome and introduce us to Roman activities and battles.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Change of shirts, pants, and socks
Hiking boots
Raincoat
Waterproof jacket and pants
Hat
Water bottle (minimum 1 liter)
Snacks
Whistle
Sunscreen

COSTS

Participation fee: 70 lei for adults and 30 lei per child
Optional: You can buy refreshments and food at the festival.

GHID

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.

The date of the hike

6 July 2024

Starting point

Kaufland Ștrand parking lot - next to the Cibin River

Departure time

09:00

Duration of the hike

6 ore

Difficulty

Easy

Cost / person

70 lei