Central Moldova Hiking Trail: Nisporeni to Balanesti Hill (Highest Point in Moldova)

This hiking trail in central Moldova is created for those who love to connect with nature, hike through and to admire the wild landscapes of the forest, and admire the rolling and man-made landscapes with hills covered with colorful vineyards, or/and farmlands. The hiking trails and walking circuit around Nisporeni have been designed to take you through unexplored natural places like with The red hiking trail route passes through Codri protected area, and along ridges filled with beautiful overlooks over the landscape below. However, the hiking trail also goes along country roads and through villages to meet local people and get a glimpse of life and culture in the Moldovan countryside.

In order to get to the trailhead, start on the green trail by climbing the stairs from Nisporeni to Mârzoaia Hill. At the top of the hill take the red trail that goes north.

You will pass through Landscape reservation Dolna, Natural Reserve Forest Cobac, La Fag and Landscape Reserve Cazimir-Milesti. These reservations are populated by more than 50 species of birds, 15 species of reptiles and amphibians and 15 species of rare insects. At the same time, the natural and fundamental stands of Beech trees and rare plant populations.