4. HORSEBACK RIDING ADVENTURE

Dedicated to horseback riding fans and to those enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Transylvanian mountains!

We've started our own horseback riding adventure by building a small horse breeding ranch in the heart of the Calimani mountains. The geographic location of the ranch puts us in a very unique position in Transylvania , on the upper stream of the Mures river, at about 80 km from Tirgu Mures, 45 km from Reghin and 20 km from Toplita, at approximately 750 m above sea level.

Over the past few years, we've managed to develop a strong logistic foundation: 12 beautiful horses, well trained and equipped by our own trainers; a beautiful and highly comfortable chalet located right next to the horse ranch and equipped with modern facilities.

Our horseback riding trips are the perfect choice for those who love nature and animals, by providing them with the opportunity to observe the rich fauna specific to the Carpathians. For those of you who want to enjoy watching the wild life in the forests, these trips are most recommended during springtime and early summer, when mother nature's power of revival is most impressive. But the trips can be performed all year long, for the pure pleasure of horseback riding, hiking or hunting on mountain paths.

Depending on weather conditions and tourists' options, the horseback riding trips will consist of adventurous 15 to 30 kms riding on mountain paths daily, having picnics in the forest and campfire dinners and enjoying traditional meals in peasants' homes or picturesque lodges.

Horseback riding routes:

Route no.1

From Lunca Bradului to Gurghiu Valley

This horseback riding route passes through one of the most famous hunting area in the Carpathians. So much so that this forests were the favorite hunting ground for the Romanian Royal Family, the Royal House of Habsburg and even of Ceausescu, the former communist leader of Romania . They all used to set up their headquarters at a very picturesque hunting castle in Lapusna, built by the Royal Romanian Family (see picture 2). The entire area became famous because of several world records in dark-brown bear, mountain goat and deer hunting. Apart from these records, over 300 gold medals in bear trophies have to be mentioned.

The trip includes: specified accommodations and meals (except for drinks); about 6 hours of horseback riding daily (approximately 15 to 20 kms); travel guide and group attendant for each day; all-terrain vehicle for assistance; horses, saddles and leather chips.

Level of difficulty: medium

Timetable:

Map:

- not available yet

Pricing:

• group of 2 riders - 890 EURO each
• group of 3 to 4 riders - 770 EURO each
• group of 5 or more riders - 650 EURO each

Insurance is NOT included.

Route no.2

Local routes in the Lunca Bradului neighborhood

This trip contains several shorter routes in the Lunca Bradului valley.

The schedule consists of about 6 to 8 hours of horseback riding daily, along star shaped trails, beginning and ending at our lodge in Lunca Bradului.

The routes provide the opportunity to visit several sheepfolds, hunting observatories and the former Arpad defense line built by the germans during the World War II.

There are some additional options included, like visits by car to Bicaz Straits, Lacul Rosu ( Red Lake ) and the Toplita monastery.

Full accommodation and meals are provided at our lodge for the entire duration of the trip.

Level of difficulty:

- easy routes, for beginners and family groups

Map

- click here

Pricing

• group of 2 riders - 750 EURO each
• group of 3 to 4 riders - 680 EURO each
• group of 5 or 6 riders - 620 EURO each
• group of more than 6 riders - 550 EURO each

Insurance is NOT included.

Route no.3

To Lake Colibita (optional Tihuta)

This horseback riding route passes through the pasture lands, hills, lakes and the forests of the Caliman mountains and Borgo pass.

The trip includes: specified accommodations and meals (except for drinks); about 6 hours of horseback riding daily (approximately 15 to 30 kms); travel guide and group attendant for each day; all-terrain vehicle for assistance (except for days 3 and 6); horses, saddles and leather chips.

Level of difficulty:

- difficult (as assesd by independent horseback riders)

Timetable:

Map:

- click here (80K)

Pricing:

• group of 2 riders - 790 EURO each
• group of 3 to 4 riders - 680 EURO each
• group of 5 or more riders - 625 EURO each

Insurance is NOT included.           

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