Nurture in Nature

Do you like mountain biking in nature? Are you searching for challenges? This tour is conceived for you!

Conquer the 1350 m high Pagan Mountain and enjoy one of the best panoramas nearby Miercurea Ciuc. This tour is designed as a great outing with family or friends to one of the best vista points of the Ciuc Basin, to the top of the 1350 m high Pogany-havas or Pagan Mountain known only by the locals. First enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your accommodation with our comfortable minivan or meet us at the starting point of the tour, in the center of of Frumoasa village (Csíkszépvíz in Hungarian). Once arrived in Frumoasa, your guide will give a safety briefing, then follows the ebikes unloading from our roulotte, sizing and fitting of the bikes for each rider, briefing on how the bikes function and how to safely operate them. When everyone is fitted with his or her equipment and happy with the setup of the bikes, the adventure begins. You leave behind the streets of Frumoasa, conquer a steep forrest road with the help of your ebike's electrical assistance, then have a break at a lookout tower of Frumoasa and its surroundings. Here your guide can introduce you to Frumoasa's multicultural background and rich history, then continue to the next resting point on the tour, to Saint Ladislaus spring where you can quench your thirst or refill your bottle. Here you can learn about the legends and love of the locals linked to king Saint Ladislaus. Continue your uphill ride to the top of the Pagan Mountain and enjoy one of the best panoramas in the surroundings of Miercurea Ciuc to the Ciuc Basin, the Harghita Mountains, Hasmas Mountains and to the Ciomad Mountains. This place is special not just because of the great views and the cult of Saint Ladislaus linked to it, but due to its richness in wildflower and bird species. The locals work this territory as a mountain pasture in the traditional way which preserved one of the richest ecosystem in the region. Finally an exciting downhill ride follows from the top of the mountain to Saint Ladislaus chapel where you can share stories about your ride with teh others and have some snacks. The last stop on the tour before returning to our minivan is Cibre bath where you can soak in your feet and relax a bit. Guaranteed departures: the tour departs every Sunday from Frumoasa at 10 o'clock, pick-up from Miercurea Ciuc and its surrounding villages is included in the price of the tour. Private tours are also available during weekdays on request. Please note Please bear in mind that prior basic cycling knowledge or experience is required in order to be able to join the tour.

Experience the thrill of rock climbing with this 1.5-2 h via ferrata adventure on the rocky walls of the Kiscohard Massif! This engineered vertical adventure powered by metal rungs, fixed iron ropes and an aerial bridge, is totally secure and perfect for those of all experience levels. Strap on your harness and follow the instructions of your guide, conquer your fear of height and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of Red Lake, the surrounding mountain peaks and the Bicaz Gorges from above. With a secured route and all necessary equipment provided, this fully guided tour is a family-friendly outing. Exciting 1.5-2 hour Via Ferrata experience in the Eastern Carpathians Stunning views of Red Lake, the Bicaz Gorges and the surrounding mountains Full instruction and equipment provided, no experience needed Whether you’re new to the climbing world or an experienced pro, this Via Ferrata tour is a great way to challenge yourself and get a bird’s eye view of Red Lake, the Bicaz Canyon and its surroundings. It’s all made possible by climbing a series of iron cables and ladders, each of which provide a safe, protected, way to challenge yourself and gain a unique viewpoint above this amazing natural area. Travel to Red Lake or Lacu Rosu in Romanian to meet your professional guide, who will teach you the ins and outs of Via Ferrata and explain how to use your equipment, ensuring a safe and fun ascent. Along with a helmet, you’ll be provided with a harness and lanyards, made up of two leashes that are clipped onto the cable for safety. Then it’s time to begin your climbing challenge above Red Lake resort. With the entire route secured in this manner, Via Ferrata is a family-friendly activity. As you make your way up guided by a series of fixed cables and ladders, stop to admire the scenery. In the second half of the trail you will also need to cross the trails iconic suspension bridge. Here you may write down a few words about your experience in the trail’s guestbook hidden at the end of the bridge. Your Via Ferrata adventure ends at the top of the 1345 m high Kiscohard or Suhardu Mic Massif where we can rest for a while, discuss the thrills of the tours and even trek a bit to get a glimpse of the Bicaz Gorges from above. From the peak we hike down and get back to the cars on a hiking trail. Please note that while no prior climbing experience is necessary, guests should be fit enough to climb a ladder.

We start our hiking tour in the mining town of Balan (840 m) as we embark on our trail gradually climbing to the Lonely Stone Hut (1504 m). This trail is part of the Bicaz Gorges - Hasmas Mountains National Park and it can be accessed only by foot or by horse riding. After having a break at the mountain hut, the brave ones can climb the 1608 m high rock cathedral, called Lonely Stone and be rewarded by the gorgeous panorama that reveals from the top. We continue our trail either to the top of the Great Hasmas Mountain (1792 m) or to the top of the Ecem Mountains (1707 m). We descend back to our car on the same trail. Those who choose to extend their trip with one extra hiking day, can stay for overnight at the mountain hut and enjoy the sunset around the Ciuc Basin and a traditional polenta with cheese and drinks served by the hosts.The hut has electricity, bunk bed style rooms and meals served in the dining room with long wooden tables and seats. There is no running water, but you can find a spring a couple hundred meters away.

Our easy walking tour is recommended especially to families with kids or groups of friends who like being outdoors in nature. The trail can be easy to moderate and tailored to the specific interest and physical fitness of the group. During the tour we hike up to one of the best belvedere points of the Gyimes Valley, the rocky towers called Fortress of Owls by the locals.

Tura de schi combină bucuria schiului alpin cu libertatea oferită de schiul fond şi asigură accesarea celor mai frumoase peisaje ale Munţii Harghitei. Tura ghidată de salvamonţi începe la Harghita Băi, şi pe un traseu frumos şi variat ajunge la Vârful Harghita Ciceu, de unde putem admira peisaje pitoreşti ale Munţii Harghitei. În condiţii favorabile se vede lanţurile Carpaţiilor Orientali şi vârfurile Carpaţiilor Meridionali.De la Paitra Bufniţei cu o coborâre uşoară ajungem înapoi la Harghita Băi.

Excursie de neuitat cu schi de tură de la Harghita Băi la Harghita-Mădăraşi. Traseul de 12 km începe la Harghita Băi şi într-o parte urmăreşte traseul de crestă a Munţii Harghitei. Ghidul nostru, care face parte din echipa de salvamont din Harghita, are toate cunoştinţele şi experienţa pentru a coordona în siguranţă o tură de schi de neuitat. Traseul variat şi diferenţele de niveluri necesit cunoştinţe intermediare de schi şi o condiţie fizică bună şi . Traseul se duce între păduri dese şi poiane înzăpezite, cu pante mai uşoare şi mai grele, cu zăpadă neatinsă şi peisaje de iarnă fermecătoare. La această tură poţi savura toate bucuria oferită de schiul de tură, care combină schiului alpin cu libertatea schiului fond. După un prânz înbelşugat la Harghita-Mădăraş, putem urca pe cel mai înalt vârf al Munţii Harghitei (1801 m) sau ne întoarcem la Harghita Băi savurând fiecare secunde petrecute pe schiuri.

Leave the crowded ski slopes behind and discover frozen waterfalls, sunny peaks and forests smells of pine. We are walking on the untouched snow listening to bird songs while reading the trails of bears, deers, boars and other animals crossing our path. Whether you have only a few hours or you would like to spend a whole week touring we’ve got you covered. Choose your preferred route and our guide will bring your equipments. Don’t forget to bring layered clothing to be comfortable both up and downhill.

The Ciuc Region Transylvanian Carpathian Association is a not-for-profit non-governmental association. The goals of EKE are to: protect the natural environment; practice and promote hiking and ecotourism in general; and know, popularize, and protect cultural and ethnic values.