Following Decebal’s Steps Trail

following decebal's steps trail

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Romania

Following decebal's steps trail

Distance

3km

Duration

2 hours

Difficulty

Medium

Elevation

159m

Lesson

History&Nature

About Following Decebal's Steps Trail

The road to Sarmizegetusa Regia is paved, and in the middle of it we also find a resting place that protects us from the rain. In the perimeter of the fortress, we move on well-shaped dirt paths.

The road takes us to Sarmizegetusa Regia, the capital of ancient Dacia in the forests of Sureanu Mountains, one of the oldest and most mysterious historical attractions in Romania.

By car we pass Grădiștea de Munte and reach a narrower road, quite well maintained, which ends with a parking lot (which on weekends can be crowded, even on rainy days). Here we park, cross the White Creek on foot and follow the paved road (with blocked access for cars). After less than 1 km and an average climb, we reached the gates of the fortress.

After paying the entrance, we enter the fascinating territory of the Dacians and Romans, where we follow the open route for visiting. There are a number of information panels that help us better understand what we see.

The roads through the fortress are made of beaten earth. Part of the fortress is located in the middle of the forest and thus protects us from rain or scorching sun. The sacred area is instead fully bathed in sunshine.

Between the large circular sanctuary and the large limestone sanctuary, in the eastern part of the sacred area, we can walk another path to a fragment of wall swallowed by the forest. Remember that the area is protected, so you have to follow a few rules while you visit :

Stay on track
Keep quiet
Do not gather stones or minerals
Don’t pick mushrooms
Don’t throw garbage, take it with you
Do not feed wild animals
Camping is allowed only in official campsites
Do not light a fire
Don’t pick flowers
Do not disturb animals and do not destroy vegetation
Do not swim in lakes or streams
Do not use inflatable mattresses or surfboards on the water
Remove your dog’s droppings

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