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Never before has humanity needed Nature so much. Never before was there such a need to re-connect to everything that lives outdoors and not between the walls of a building. All that is artificial seems to want to conquer our lives, more and more. Let’s begin turning things around, in our favor. Let’s re-connect to Nature and bring humans, back to the Great Outdoors.

Nature trails

age

5+

distance

6km

Medium

Nature in Full Colors - Apuseni Mountains, Romania

The route is located in the natural reserve Scăriţa-Belioara, on the limestone plateau named "Şesul Craiului". Scarita- Belioara is a protected area in Apuseni Mountains, very close to other nature gems, like caves, gorges and beautiful waterfalls. Take the time to explore the entire area and you won't regret it!

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Age

3+

distance

4km

Easy

The Squirrel Trail - Faget Cluj, Romania

The Squirrel Trail is the new thematic path in the protected natural area Făgetul Clujului – Valea Morii, it is circuit type, is 4 km long and was arranged this autumn by to the Centre for Bat Research and Conservation (Lilieci.ro), in partnership with the Transylvanian Nature Association and sponsored by Betfair Romania Development.

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age

3+

distance

1.5km

easy

The world of Tinov under the magnifying glass - Tara Dornelor, Romania

The World of Tinov under the magnifying glass nature trail, from the ecotourism destination Țara Dornelor, is located in the Tinovul Șaru Dornei Nature Reserve, Suceava County, in the immediate vicinity of the Visitor Center of Călimani National Park. The route in Tinovul Mic is well marked and can be followed on a wooden path. During the walk you can find details about cranberries and blueberries, pine seeds, or about bumblebee, a spectacular plant, quite rare in Romania.

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age

5+

distance

1.5km

Medium

At the Fortress Trail - Ocolisel, Apuseni Mountains, Romania

The Ocolisel Gorges are a spectacular area in Apusenin Mountains, untouched by cars or marked roads. The trail requires it’s visitors to jump from one stone to another, keeping the right track and being careful at each step. The most visible formation is called “The Fortress” and it can be seen on the left side of the water stream.In this trail area, you can encounter several plant species, some of them very rare, and also various wild animal species like fox, wolf (very rarely), squirrels and reptile species.

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Age

3+

distance

2.4km

Easy

The Wonders of Remetea - Apuseni Mountains, Romania

The thematic trail was set up as part of the "Junior Ranger - Education and fun in Nature" project, a project financed by the Partnership Foundation and MOL Romania, within the Protected Areas component of the Green Spaces program. The trail starts on the route that goes to the Iron Mines from the XIV-th century and it has 6 educational panels, all along the way.

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age

5+

distance

4.9km

medium

The Rooster's Ridge Trail - Apuseni Mountains, Romania

This trail is one of the most beautiful ones in Trascau Mountains, it goes a bit longer than other trails, but it's worth all the effort. On Valea Ariesului, after passing the Borzești Gorge, from the village of Buru the road turns south towards the Trascăului depression. At the base of the cliffs are gathered the villages of Rimetea, Coltești, Vălișoara and Izvoarele, old settlements recognized for the iron mining of the 14th century, but also for the culture and traditions of the Hungarians who live here.

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age

2+

distance

1km

Easy

Discover the Secrets of the Forest Trail - Sibiu, Romania

Welcome to the thematic route „Discover the secrets of the forest”! The route is arranged in a forest, public property of the Romanian State, administered by the Sibiu Forest Department subordinated to the Sibiu Forestry Directorate, included in the Natural Reservation „Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park”.

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Age

3+

distance

2.7km

Easy

Mysteries of the Forest, The Froggy Trail - Faget Cluj, Romania

The "Mysteries of the Forest" themed trail arranged by the Transylvania Nature Association, together with the Green Eco Association invites you to observe the fauna, flora and birds. The path contains 6 educational-formative panels that describe the ecosystem of the forest and are addressed to children, but also to adults. For this reason we recommend this route to families.

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age

3+

distance

1.5km

easy

Leave no trace - Bihor, Romania

Learning in nature, experiencing education as an adventure... this is how the concept of "eduventure" could be translated and summarized. The little ones thus leave their usual environment, the comfort zone, and, meeting nature, learn to understand and protect it. The themed trails, information boards and other tourist facilities in the Craiului Forest aim to support this daring learning technique.

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age

5+

distance

6km

Medium

Talking Stones Trail - Apuseni Mountains, Romania

Welcome to the world of Talking Stones, a fairytale world, a magical land with mysterious legends, caves and waterfalls, rare animals and plants, hardworking and thrifty people ... A world where stones have learned to speak and tell us beautiful stories

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Age

3+

distance

2km

Easy

Tinovul Mare & Poiana Stampei Trail - Tara Dornelor, Romania

Tinovul Poiana Stampei is a protected area of national interest, located in Suceava County, on the administrative territory of Poiana Stampei commune, in the immediate vicinity of the European road E58. The thematic trail is located on the forest road Poiana Stampei – Dornişoara.

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age

3+

distance

3km

easy

Following Decebal's Steps Trail - Sarmisegetuza Regia, Romania

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.

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distance

1km

age

3+

Easy

Nature Detectives - Apuseni Mountains, Romania

With patience and quiet, following the steps or traces left by the animals, with binoculars on their eyes and with the camera in hand, we will discover another world and other ways of life. The route is located in the Turda Gorge nature reserve, in the Vapa forest.

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Age

3+

distance

2km

Easy

The treasures of Agighiol Trail - Tulcea, Romania

Located in a nature reserve in the Natura 2000 site ROSCI0060 Dealurile Agighiolului, the path takes us on a fascinating journey through landscapes of rare beauty and reveals the natural and historical treasures of this area. We invite you to travel in 3 hours a history of 250 million years that began in the Triassic, on Pietros Hill, Tulcea county. We discover how a simple fossil can reveal the course of the history of life on Earth; we follow the footsteps of the Agighiol Treasury and learn the story of the Getic helmet from the 4th century BC; we follow the story of the delicate flowers that seem to grow from limestone, but also of the animals for which Pietros Hill is home.

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age

3+

distance

3km

easy

Fundatura Ponorului Trail - Parcul Natural Gradistea Muncelului, Romania

Ponorului's End or God's Palm, as the place was called for its unreal, almost fairy-tale beauty, can be considered a unique place in Romania. At the end of the trail, the traveler will discover a vast plateau, crossed by the Ponor stream, scattered from place to place with isolated households and haystacks collected by the locals from the green meadows. The area is, in fact, a karst depression located at 900 meters, formed by the waters of the Ponorului valley, which also dug into the Jurassic limestones forming the photogenic rock ensembles of Fundatura. Ponorului Valley stretches for 9 kilometers.

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Age

5+

distance

3km

medium

12 Apostoles Trail - Calimani, Romania

The Calimani Mountains belong to the Harghita-Gurghiu-Calimani-Tibles-Gutai-Oas volcanic chain and are the youngest mountains in Romania (1.8-5 million years) with a unique landscape shaped by the erosion process resulting in zoomorphic rocks, strange ones present especially on the southern and eastern flanks and which constitute points of tourist attraction. The natural potential of the Calimans, with its scientific value and special landscape, constitutes an important tourist destination, being among the most visited mountains in Romania.

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age

3+

distance

2km

easy

Between nature and history trail - Portile de Fier Natural Park, Romania

It is a circular path, easy to traverse, that surrounds the Visitor Center through the forest of surrounding deciduous trees. The Visitor Center is located on the territory of Orșova, in near the Monastery of St. Ana: Civic Center no. 2. The forest preserves the historical traces of trenches used by soldiers in the first and second world wars. Of these soldiers, the one who left his mark on this territory is Pamfil Șeicaru, who fought in the first world war, the founder of the monastery of St. Ana, which he built in honor of his mother.

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age

3+

distance

5km

medium

Thorn Reserve Trail - Comana, Romania

The path is located just one hour from Bucharest, on the banks of the Neajlov River, a tributary of the Argeș, which flows into the Neajlov Delta. The path’s name comes from the forest thorn, Ruscus aculeatus, a Mediterranean shrub with thorns, evergreen leaves and red fruits, protected by law and directly linked to the legend of Vlad the Impaler. This says that the thorn appeared here after Vlad Țepeş was killed in the place called “Walnut Fountain” inside the park. The plant grows under the trees in the forest, therefore it must be carefully looked for at the base of the trees.

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Theme trails or play trails are a great way to teach kids how to hike, as the stations and various educational content, included in the trail’s steps, help kids focus on the fun instead of their tired legs. After the hard work of hiking on a trail, you just have to stop and look back and see how far you’ve come, not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually.

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As long as we keep the fun, the awesome part of the hiking trail linked to some educational content, everybody finds out that they can actually enjoy learning, while taking fun hikes designed for the entire family, with themed activities scattered along the trail to keep all participants happy and motivated.

As a mom of a beautiful princess, i am always looking to challenge her, to create situations that enhance her knowledge, but in the same time, offer her different views about our world. We are big hikers and when we found Play-Trails we were the happiest parents! When we go hiking now, there are no more excuses to finish our trail earlier or to stop after just a few steps. Now she is the one that asks to go further, being so curious about what's hiding under the next rock, behind the next tree or flower. We are amazed of this change, every day!

Maria Elena

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As a teacher, i first found this website when i was looking for new educational resources online. I could't believe my eyes that someone actually thought about creating such a magnificent website, that parents and teachers can use, at the same time, to spend more time outside with their kids and to re-connect to nature. I am using it every day now, at school and with my own kids, and we spend much more time having fun together!

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