1 June 2025

Two Fortified Churches and a Forest: Curciu – Băgaciu

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Route

Curciu - Băgaciu
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Difficulty

Easy

Dear hikers,

On Sunday, June 1st, we’re going on a hike between two fortified churches that are like hidden gems.

We begin with the fortified church in Curciu, where we’ll take part in a guided tour and admire the international Gothic-style frescoes. Then we hike up the hills, enjoy panoramic 360-degree views, and head north to the neighboring village of Băgaciu. We descend a gentle slope to visit its church and its Renaissance-style pews.
We return to Curciu, but by a different path.

Departure is from Mediaș, by minibus. Return is also by minibus.
However, we also have tickets available for those who wish to come by their own car.

WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?

Meeting: 4:00 PM, across from the Mediaș Synagogue (43 Kogălniceanu Street)
There are 12 parking spots available.

or

4:30 PM near the Curciu Town Hall building

You can also get there by Regio train from Sibiu – departs at 12:22 PM, arrives at 1:59 PM, and costs 10.5 RON.

ROUTE INFORMATION

Trail difficulty: easy
Distance: 7 km total
Elevation gain: 200 m
Total hike duration: approximately 4 hours
Minimum recommended age for children: 8 years

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Hiking boots
Water bottle – 2 liters
Season-appropriate clothing
Snacks

Optional: trekking poles

COSTS

Price: 95 RON/adult. Includes guide and church entry fees
Price: 130 RON/adult. Includes guide, church entry fees, and transport Mediaș – Curciu and back

Children up to 14 years old join for free.
Children aged 15 to 18 benefit from a 60 RON ticket.

The number of available spots is limited to 16 people.

GUIDE

Ioana Pătrășcoiu – certified 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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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

1 June 2025

Starting point

across from the Mediaș Synagogue (43 Kogălniceanu Street)

Departure time

16:00

Duration of the hike

4 ore

Difficulty

Easy

Cost / person

95 lei