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Short hike to a panoramic lookout of Sibiu and its surroundings
Sibiu is a medium-sized town surrounded by numerous authentic villages set up in a picturesque countryside. On the backdrop of the Transylvanian Alps, a visit to Sibiu is not complete without having a panoramic view of the whole town, its unique setting, and the surrounding fortified churches.
Duration 2 hours
Private tour available in English, Italian
Group tour pricing from 48 EUR per group
Highlights
A fortified church in an authentic Saxon village
Panoramic view of Sibiu from a hilltop
Traditional hamlet with household
Maybe animals (rabbit, fox, deer)
Description
During this short hike (2 - 3 h - with lots of breaks to admire the view) you will:
- visit a fortified church (one of the many from this part of the country);
- understand why Saxons built so many fortified churches in the region, their defensive strategy, and how this developed into such a widespread phenomenon in Transylvania;
- see the lifestyle of a small, authentic village;
- hike to a nearby hilltop from where you can see a panoramic view of Sibiu City (15 - 30 minutes of hike);
- continue our hike to another panoramic spot (another 15 - 30 minutes of hike) from where you can see the Transylvanian Alps (the
Făgărași Mountains) if the weather is good;
- go to a small hamlet where you will see traditional households, with cattle, sheep, fruit orchards, and vegetable gardens;
If you are up for this challenge, get comfortable shoes and in less than 1h from Sibiu, you will experience a different side of the city and its surroundings.
- visit a fortified church (one of the many from this part of the country);
- understand why Saxons built so many fortified churches in the region, their defensive strategy, and how this developed into such a widespread phenomenon in Transylvania;
- see the lifestyle of a small, authentic village;
- hike to a nearby hilltop from where you can see a panoramic view of Sibiu City (15 - 30 minutes of hike);
- continue our hike to another panoramic spot (another 15 - 30 minutes of hike) from where you can see the Transylvanian Alps (the
Făgărași Mountains) if the weather is good;
- go to a small hamlet where you will see traditional households, with cattle, sheep, fruit orchards, and vegetable gardens;
If you are up for this challenge, get comfortable shoes and in less than 1h from Sibiu, you will experience a different side of the city and its surroundings.
What’s included & not included
Private Tour led by Local Guide
local recommendations
local tips
1 small bottled water
private transportation with personal car to the beginning of the hike (10-15 minutes car ride)
meals
food
drinks
Meeting point
Sibiu
Iuliana Bucurescu (Marchian)