Birdwatching routes
The Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Reserve has become a pilot area for birdwatching as there are around 100 species of birds nesting there, totaling one third of the total number of birds that can be observed in Moldova. These birdwatching routes and hiking trails allow you to observe birds in the five natural habitats: in floodplains, forests, waters, villages and farmlands, along the six birdwatching trails.You can see each Orheiul Vechi hiking trail and birdwatching walk below on the interactive map. Click through to each route’s guide with more details and information on the actual hiking trail as well as the birds you might see along the route and any historical or cultural sites you might visit along the way.You can Find our more information on how to visit Orheiul Vechi in central Moldova and learn about the conservation activities and work of the Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Reserve.
Orheiul Vechi bird watching trails
Getic Fortress Butuceni Trail
- Distance: 4 km
- Travel time: ~1.5 hours, walking
- Difficulty level: easy
Butuceni – Piatra Trail
- Distance: 22.25 km
- Travel time: ~ 7.5 hours, walking
- Difficulty level: medium
Morova Gorge Trail
- Distance: 15 km
- Travel time: ~6 hours, walking
- Difficulty level: medium
Piatra Poplars Alley Trail
- Distance: 4 km
- Travel time: ~1 hour, walking
- Difficulty level: easy
Medieval Town Trail
- Distance: 6.4 km
- Travel time: ~2.5 hours, walking
- Difficulty level: easy
Trebujeni-Furceni Trail
- Distance: 8 km
- Travel time: ~3 hour, walking
- Difficulty level: easy