TEREZUM

This trip got me visiting a beautiful natural natural reservation in Alba county. The trip included Poșaga de Sus – Șesul Craiului Scărița reservation – Belioara – Poșaga De Sus. There was also an awesome place to climb to called Coșul Boului, but I admit that I was a bit afraid of heights and I only did half of the climbing road until I could see a view of that spot.

I have found it very useful to have informational boards named “Natura în culori” ( Nature in colours) placed along the hiking trail which gave me a glimpse of the natural ecosystem happening in this mountain. Beautiful animals, flowers , rocks, are part of the magic of the place.

In 2020 there was a huge fire which destroyed almost 10 hectars of forest. It doesn’t seem much as the entire reservation includes 130 hectars , but still the sight of those burned trees gave me the shivers. It is quite sad and depressing. I was making jokes about how this burned area could easily become the perfect filming place for a horror movie. I know that nature always regenerates, yet I still find it sad when I see it destroyed by a fire.

The hiking trail is marked with a red dot and it is 9 km long. It takes almost 7 hours to complete, if you also take breaks to enjoy the views.

I admit that I still did not conquer my fear of heights and there was a particular spot which was very Instagramable if I can say, yet I avoided to go there as the terrain was quite abrupt.

The forest during this autumn season is gorgeous. I love how the carpet of fallen leaves gives me such a visual spectacle. I feel like I am doing colour therapy by sinking my eyes into the splendid orange-yellow blanket.

There are small streams of water that can be found along the way and many people filled their bottles with fresh water.

I liked a place where I could see an U shaped form made by the trees. With the mountains on the background the contrast is astounding. I was thinking how beautiful it would be to have a small cabin in this place and enjoy silence, as no one would disturb you in such a remote place.

The highest point in here is Scărița Peak at 1382 m.

When I reached what we would call the epitome of the hiking trip the view was incredible. A strong wind blew through my hair and hit my face. Cold, fresh, rejuvenating. I wanted to stay in there forever. Often I could notice birds , especially crows, flying on top of me. These birds have such a freedom! Somehow when I manage to get to a place with a view over a small village, I get back to the simplicity of life and realize how petty all of my worries are.

Freedom feels like the short inhalation of such a peak moment.

I highly recommend the gastronomic point at the bottom of the trail where I ate a very good goulash and cheese pie. Hearing the cows , listening to the wind, admiring the view while eating a good meal after a rejuvenating hike is like a balm for my soul.

I can understand why the people living in such villages exude an aura of peace, happiness and inocence. It is the simplicity of life and the connection with nature which makes them keep their inner joy alive.