Rambling in Transylvania

A Walk Between an Empire and a KingdomGet to know one of the Transylvanian  villages at a leisurely pace. Get close to the real character of the  mountain villages as you enjoy a relaxing rambling day trip with  beautiful scenery and a network of trails that could be rewarding to  explore on foot.Located at 1 hour drive from Brasov,  it's a great place for all kinds of outdoor activities – among them  walking, the activity you experience with our licensed guides.The rolling hills afford wide views over  the entire region with stunning landscapes of the mountains: Bucegi  Natural Park, Piatra Craiului National Park, Postavarul Massif.Whilst many of the villages in the area  are heavily visited, it is possible to walk here and experience real  authentic village life.The walking grade is easy to moderate,  in a round trip for walkers looking to explore a corner of Transylvania  way off the tourist trail.At the foothills of Piatra Craiului  mountains, on the former border of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the  Romanian Kingdom, lies a mysterious and remote village called Ciocanu.A village which once blossomed thanks to  the trade and economic benefits of a border settlement,  became  almost  untouched as if time stopped passing since the unification  happened  following the first War War. First established by three deserter  Austro-Hungarian soldiers, and named the village Ciocanu, meaning  Hammer, as the outline of the village is shaped like a hammer now is  populated mainly by elderly living of their cattle and sheep farms.We are inviting you to experience a  walk/hike in this beautiful area to immerse yourself in the atmosphere  of an authentic Romanian mountain village and take in the idyllic beauty  of the landscape which doesn't stop amazing its visitors no matter of  the season. Accompanied by an experienced licensed tour guide you will  be introduced not only to the history and culture of the area but also  to local legends and myths.After our 10-12 km hike a well deserved  lunch awaits for us at a local guesthouse, where we can taste local  cheeses (sheep and cattle), pork sausages or lard, home grown vegetables  or home made preserves/pickles.