What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?

For hiking and nature enthusiasts, a hike on unmarked and wild trails is an unforgettable experience. We will depart from the gorgeous mountain village Sat Bătrân (Old Village) and climb the surrounding high hills where we will be able to reconnect with wild nature like hundreds of years ago. This hike will offer a superb alternation of meadows, glades and plateaus, with portions of dense forest, old manors, orchards, openings towards the ridge of the Țarcu and Cerna mountains and the surrounding valleys dotted with villages, old settlements and streams with clear waters. Being an unmarked wild trail, you will have the chance to occasionally see the phenomenon of transhumance - where shepherds cross the mountains with their flocks of sheep - an old Romanian tradition that is still preserved today. You will have the opportunity to take many scenic photos during this rewilding experience!

Program

** FEATURES: - Trail length: 12 km - Level difference: 400-500 m up and down per trip - Difficulty: medium - The highest point: 900 m - Trail type: circuit. - Period: all year ** WHAT YOU NEED: - Hiking boots - Trekking poles - Backpack - medium. - Water: 2.5 - 3 l / pers in summer ... 1.5 - 2 l in winter (including a thermos with hot tea) :) - Food for 6-8 h - A raincoat in and for the backpack - Sun hat for summer / cap, gloves and warm clothes for winter. ** PLEASE NOTE: - The hike is quite accessible for people who are used to moving or climbing in nature! - The pace will be decent and with enough breaks for rest and pictures so that everyone can enjoy this rewilding experience! **GROUP: 2 - 10 people ** PRICES: - 60 Euro/ person for group of 2 person - 50 Euro/ person for group of 3 + person.

What's Included?

Professional guidance through one of Europe’s most remarkable rewilded landscapes

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

By guiding people through the wild, unmarked trails of Sat Bătrân, I help raise awareness about the importance of preserving and reconnecting with natural landscapes. This hike promotes respectful interaction with nature, supports sustainable tourism, and highlights traditional, low-impact practices like transhumance. Through immersive experiences, participants develop a personal connection to rewilded areas—fostering appreciation, advocacy, and long-term support for conservation and ecological restoration in the region.

Rewilding landscape

Rewilding vision

Southern Carpathians | Romania

At the southern end of the mighty Carpathian Mountains in Romania, a vast natural landscape is taking shape. This region, defined by dramatic peaks, lush forests, and expansive valleys, is one of the most spectacular areas in Europe. With a backbone of over 1 million hectares of protected land, the Southern Carpathians offer an extraordinary sanctuary for wildlife and a unique adventure for those who seek nature in its purest form.

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