The hike will start at the Condrita monastery, which is only 30 km away from Chisinau in a forest. The neighboring village by the same name is known for summer camps. Just on the other side of the hill is a Presidential retreat.

On our trip through the Codru, the trail leads to a second monastery, Capriana. The name comes from "Deer", symbolic of the ancient forest.

In the forest valley south of the monastery, there is an old oak tree that has survived so many revolutionary changes. According to a sign, Stephan the Great, the historic ruler of greater Moldova and one of the founders of the monastery, rested near the tree.

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

Typical duration: 9,5 hours = 5 hours hiking, 1 hour lunch & sightseeing, 2 hours seeing monasteries, 1.5 hours roundtrip from Chisinau
Approx. length of the trail: 14 km. Distance from Chisinau (start / finish point): 30 / 45 km

Price options (per person), Lei MD :

To make a reservation please pay a non-refundable deposit of 50 lei.

Price includes transportation in Mercedes Sprinter type bus, tour with English-speaking guide.

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 18:00