Hiking . . .  One Hundred Knolls

Hiking around curious natural phenomenon called One Hundred Knolls. Actually, there are more than a hundred knolls, close to 3,500, over a surface of approximately 1,000 hectares. Some scientists believe that One Hundred Knolls is the only place in Europe with this many underwater reefs of the Ancient Sea that covered most of current territory of Moldova about 20 million years ago.

 

Our route is also designed to include some other ancient sea formations in the region: such as the Toltres which are former coral reefs.

 

Hiking distance: 12 km

Typical duration: 11.5 hours = 6 hours hiking + 1 hour lunch and sightseeing + 4.5 hours round-trip transport from Chisinau

 

Distance from Chisinau - about 200 km North-West.

 

Participants need to have hiking shoes and comfortable hiking wind-protective clothing, small backpack. Food and drink (min. 1,5 liters) - on your own.

 

Price options (per person), Lei MD :

Group of 11-16 persons
Group of 8-10 persons
Group of 6-7 persons
Group of less than 6 persons
Discounted price (-15%) for reservations made more than 36 hours in advance
290
360
450
560
Signing for the trip within 36 hours before departure
335
420
520
650

To make a reservation please pay a non-refundable deposit of 100 lei.

Price includes transportation, English-speaking guide, hike around the area.

Contact person - Leonid (tel. 0,69258006)

 

Departure at 8:30 from intersection of Pushkin and Columna streets, at the corner of the Cathedral park (see the map below). Return to the same place by 20:00

Meeting place :