Dear hikers,
Poiana Godea is an incredibly picturesque location in the Mărginimea Sibiului area, near the former Fântânele Cabin. Our hike begins in the morning at 9:30 AM in the parking lot at Entrance B of Sibiu Zoo. Around 10:30 AM, we will regroup in the center of the Sibiel village, near the Cultural Center, from where we will drive to the outskirts of the village, upstream along the Sibiel River. We will park near Sibiel Monastery and start our hike along the forest road starting at the monastery entrance.
We’ll follow the blue triangle trail marker, and after about an hour of gentle uphill hiking, we’ll take a short hydration break in a clearing before continuing along a dirt road veering left. After approximately 30 minutes of more sustained ascent, we will reach Poiana Godea, located at about 1000 meters altitude. Here, we’ll admire the summer huts of Sibiel villagers, historically used during summer for grazing animals and haymaking.
After a brief stop near the Creation House in Poiana Godea, part of the Astra Library, we will continue on the blue triangle trail towards the former Fântânele Cabin, emerging into a large meadow with a spectacular panorama of the Cindrel Mountains. We’ll pause here for more stories about the “Frumoasa” protected European area, which spans three mountain ranges: Cindrel, Șureanu, and Lotru. From this point, we’ll descend on the same trail back to Poiana Godea. Depending on the participants’ general condition, we can either return via the same path we took on the way up or take an alternate trail along the Cetății Stream Valley, leading back to the entrance of Sibiel village.
We’ll also have small Christmas gifts for the children participating in this hike!
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
ROUTE INFORMATION
Distance: 10–12 km
Elevation gain: 300 meters
Trail difficulty: Easy to moderate
Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Participants without a personal car can contact Mihai Proca to check for available spots in other participants’ vehicles for the trip to Sibiel.
The hike is suitable for people of all ages with a basic level of physical fitness and for children aged 6 and older.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Daypack
Water/tea bottle: Minimum 1 liter
Snack: Recommended: a sandwich, fruits, and something sweet like chocolate or an energy bar
Trekking poles: Very useful for the descent
COSTS
20 RON for children aged 6–18
The hike will proceed with a minimum of 5 adult participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, who will be responsible for assessing the trail’s difficulty for their child.
GUIDE
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.
