Hikeleader Frits Wittgrefe

Class A 4 Several hiking levels

Romania, 27 May - 3 June (or 6 June)

Discover Bucovina!

(if you have questions plse contact Monica Exner directly: moniexro@gmail.com )
(Frits only posted the hike here, he will not reply to your questions)

27 May – 6 June 2022

At last the time for the exotic hiking trip back in time in the northern part of Romania has finally arrived!

We are going to explore together the northern part of the region Moldova in Romania, called Bucovina, which was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire.

We’re going to be seduced by pure nature in remote villages that belong to the past century, get enticed by Romanian delicacies and live in a very simple accommodation for 3 to 7 days.

Strongly recommended flights

**Departure from Vienna to Suceava airport in Romania – direct flight on 27 May – 07:20 – 09:35 (+1) Rynair – FR 878 or on

- 30 May – 18:30 – 20:55 (+1) Ryanair FR 878 – staying in Suceava for the night of 30 May – need to look/book hotel

**Return to Vienna on 3 June – 10:00 – 10:30 (-1) Ryanir FR 879 or on

- 6 June – 21:40 (-1) – 22:15 – Rynair FR 879

Transfer from the Salcea airport in Suceava by private cars or minibus to Fluturica Lodge in the Carlibaba village, depending on the number of participants for about 2.5 hours. The transportation cost and means will be communicated later on.

Accommodation – Fluturica Lodge in Tibau village, Carlibaba, Romania. (https://hotelandplace.com/hotel/cabana-fluturica)

27 May – 2 June included – 7 nights or 3 nights if traveling from 31 May – 2 June

- hosts 12-14 people on a mixture of single, double beds and extensible sofas. There are 3 rooms at the bottom floor with single beds and one room with a double bed. The attic can hold up to 10 people (lager-type as in the Austrian huts).

- 1 single big bathroom with a shower for the entire house and WC is outside

- price: EUR10/night/person

3 – 6 June – Discover Suceava’s history and more regional traditions, for those staying longer – accommodation in Suceava city various hotels (Zamca, Balada, Bucovina, Villa Alice, etc.- use booking.com to book your own). One day we can spend discovering the city and visiting the medieval fortress. Another day we can tour the famous UNESCO medieval monasteries and wonder at the traditional egg-painting technique at the Egg Museum in Vama village (https://www.muzeuloului-vama.com/index.php?lang=ro)

Meals at Fluturica Lodge

Breakfast – EUR 10/person/day

Lunch & Dinner – EUR 20/person/day (3 courses: soup, steak/fish/sarmales & desert, including drinks as well 1 beer, 1 Romanian Schnaps :), 1 glass of wine)

Estimated total accommodation and food costs at Fluturica Lodge – EUR 280 + EUR 20 (tip for the host & guide) = EUR 300 for 7 nights & days.

Sightseeing/Hiking spotlights

- Daily hiking trips depending on weather and team spirit (B8-D8 range), we may venture to the imposing Rodna Mountains, Suhard Mountains, or visit the horses stud in Lucina village (http://visitingbucovina.ro/herghelia-de-la-lucina-moldova-sulita/), or take time-travel steam train ride on the Vasser Valley in the Maramures county (https://mocanita-maramures.com/).

The program will be established by the host/guide and alternatives will be provided based on preferences and group dynamic.

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