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0845 3000 247 +44 (0)1539 531258 |
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These holidays contribute to the resoration of the castle at Miclosoara and support the local community through employment and use of local resources |
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Daily departures 3, 7. 10 & 14 nights Prices from £ 769.00 per week fordepartures from 15.12.2006 includes flights, taxes, transfers, full-board, activities & excursions. Further discounts on group prices |
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HIGHLIGHTS |
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Unspoilt Nature & Traditions Legends of Transylvania History & Culture Brasov & Bran Castle Szekelerland Gelence Frescoes St. Ana Lake Saxon fortified churches Sighisoara & Viscri Carpathian Landscapes Flower meadows Bear-tracking Bird-watching Horses & Carts Walking & Fishing Pied Piper Caves Village Life Winter Holidays |
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Recommended Flight Schedules British Airways Heathrow 09:45 Bucharest 15:00; Bucharest 15:00 - Heathrow 17:15 Times are local and are subject to change; 2 hour time difference - UK & Romania Alternative quality airlines include |
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In case you wish to stay longer than a week, we offer as an option 3-day (2-3 night) tours by Land Rover to more remote destinations, like the famous painted monasteries of Bucovina. Our British friend and guide, Colin Shaw, of "Roving Romania" will show you around and eventually bring you back to Miclosoara. Tour options: - The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina - Lake Békás (Bicaz) and the Mystical - Mountain of Ceahlau - Carpathian Mountain Passes |
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A TOUCH OF CLASS HIKING 2007
including flights, transfers, fullboard and activities for 2007
A programme of walks from east rambles to tough mountain hikes
INTRODUCTION ACCOMMODATION ACTIVITIES PRICES BRASOV REGION SIBIU REGION FLIGHTS CAR HIREThis page is dedicated to the Hiking Activities - please also refer to the separate ACTIVITIES page for the Cultural and Nature programme.
The two programmes can be combined if required
An easy walk near Miclosoara
CONTACT US
0845 3000 247
+44 (0)1539 531258
At the Kalnoky Guesthouses you will be provided with a hearty breakfast early in the morning and a dinner on your return in the evening. A days hiking activity includes an information pack (information, maps), transportation to the drop-off point, a picnic lunch (with vegetarian options), and collection at a designated pick-up point. You will also be provided with a mobile phone to be used during emergencies. If you would like to be accompanied by a hiking/nature guide, this can also be arranged for selected hikes.
WHAT YOU ARE EXPECTED TO BRING WITH YOU
Walking boots, a waterproof jacket (and trousers) and a rucksack are essential. Hikers might want to bring along their own compass (maps are provided in the hikers information pack), as well as a torch. Depending on the season, you should also consider packing some warm clothing. Information on the temperatures expected will be provided prior to your visit. Those with an interest in wildlife should bring along their binoculars, as well as nature guides to help with the identification of birds, plants, mushrooms, and animal tracks. Insect repellent is also useful.
Grade A EASY
Grade C STRENUOUS
Grade B MODERATE
Grade D TOUGH
DAY 1 |
MICLOSOARA (MIKLOSVAR) Grade A 12 km |
A traditional horse-drawn cart will take you to your starting point in the Aita Valley, which involves crossing the stream numerous times. You will also be able to visit a traditional charcoal burner. The hike along the ridge will take you through mature beech and hornbeam forests, medieval woodland pasture with oak and wild pear good habitats for large mammals, reptiles and amphibians (including the fire salamander). You may meet Romanian shepherds with their flocks of sheep. |
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THE GORGE Grade B 7 km |
A Land Rover will drive you through pretty villages and forest roads to your starting point at the dramatic Varghis (Vargyas) Gorge the Almasch Canyon from the Pied Piper legend. * The hike over the top of the gorge will take you through beech forests, a stone meadow with Steppe vegetation, and wild flower meadows good habitat for reptiles and insects (including the praying mantis). The gorge commands stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, such as the volcanic plateau of the Harghita Mountains. The ruins of a Tartars Chapel from the medieval period can also be seen. *An alternative route can be taken if you wish to see the caves and bats. |
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KINGS STONE (Piatra Craiului) Grade D (or C) 20 km |
The starting point of the hike is Plaiul Foii at the foot of the Piatra Craiului Mountain, which is the most spectacular limestone massif of the Southern Carpathians. In order to reach the peak, you will have to climb steep and exposed rock faces. This hike, however, can be adapted to suit different levels of physical fitness, as there are alternative hiking routes in this area. Towards the end of the hike, you will reach a Zarnesti Gorge, where you might spot the attractive wall creeper and alpine swifts. |
DAY 4 |
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This day can be spent relaxing in and around Miklósvár village or you can join one of our nature or culture tours, which may, for example, include visiting the fortified Saxon churches or a volcanic lake. |
DAY 5 |
RIKA Grade C 22 km |
At the starting point of this hike you have the opportunity to visit what are believed to be the remains of Attila the Huns forest fortress, as well the as the burial site of his wife Rika. - This hike will take you through extensive forests of beech, hornbeam and oak. Towards the end of your hike, you will discover a basalt quarry, which is also designated as a geological site of special interest. |
DAY 6 |
BLACK MOUNTAINS Grade B 16 km |
You will start from an old iron furnace, which was used successfully to make canons used in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-49. This hike takes you along the southern Harghita Mountains, where you will have wonderful views of the Ciuc (Csík) basin. The hike ends at a mineral water spa, Ozunca Bai (Uzonka Fürdo). |
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FOSSIL Grade C 22 km |
The starting point of this hike is Ormenis (Ürmös) village, where you also have the opportunity to see a marl cliff with fossilized clams and ammonites. This hike takes you over wild flower meadows, woodland pastures, and forested hills. The views during this walk are spectacular. Miklósvár can be spotted on the other side of the Olt River. - On the hillside you can find carpets of bleached white fossils exposed from erosion. |
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Spotted Eagle (Robert Zeitz)
is a Division of Talking Point Ltd
1 Atkinson Court, Fell Foot, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, United Kingdom LA12 8NW
Tel. +44 (0)1539 531258 or UK local rate: 0845 3000 247; Email. [email protected]
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