Hiking in Moldova is a great way to connect with nature and explore the country’s forests, natural landscapes and countryside. Although there are no high mountains to climb in Moldova, the country has no shortage of rolling hills, vineyard trails, lakes, gorges and forests just waiting to be discovered on foot. Moldova’s hikes are designed not only to enjoy beautiful natural landscapes, but as many of the hiking trails go through villages or near wineries you will also have an opportunity to meet local people experience Moldova’s famous hospitality, traditional foods and wines.

Some recommended hiking trails in Moldova include:

• Central Moldova Hiking Trail from Nesporeni to Balanesti Hill
• Hiking Trails Around Small Wineries Crama Tudor and Crama Mircesti
• Hiking Trails at Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Reserve: Piatra Poplars Alley Trail (4km), Trebujeni – Furceni Trail (8km), Morova Gorge Trail (15 km).
• Prut Cliffs Hiking Trails in Northwestern Moldova.

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Exploring Moldova by bicycle on one of our cycling routes is one of the best way to see the country. Here are some of the best cycling routes in Moldova:

• The Chisinau – Palanca cycling route is unique in Moldova with a distance of 226 km over six segments that includes different circuits around destinations in Codru and Ștefan Vodă regions. The cycling guide above provides information and offers of travel experiences at wineries, local museums, pensions, and monuments, thus increasing their attractiveness.
• Discover the Warmth of South Moldova (C3-C5) is a multi-day cycling route through southern Moldova made for adventurers who enjoy going off the beaten path, love beautiful natural landscapes and want to immerse themselves in local culture and food.
• Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Reserve offers offers several cycling routes to explore the area’s nature and see some of the more remote historical sites. Enjoy the picturesque turns of the River Răut and the picturesque limestone river gorge. Explore the cycling routes at Orheiul Vechi: Piatra Poplars Alley (4km), Trebujeni – Furceni Trail (8km), Morova Gorge Trail (15 km).

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For those who want to try a different experience in Moldova, we recommend to venture on a kayak tour on the River Nistru. So, just get on a boat, put on your safety vest and discover the most hidden places of Moldova! You will get to where just a few have reached so far! After a few hours of rowing, you could choose to stop in a village on the riverbank and enjoy delicious homemade Moldovan cuisine. In case you choose to stay overnight in a tent, then we promise to make it one of the most beautiful starry night in your life.

How to book a kayaking trip in Moldova: Kayaking Tours offers a range of kayaking tours on different rivers in Moldova. They can also create self-guided or customized kayaking tours.

The cultural-natural reservation “Orheiul Vechi” has become a pilot area for bird watching, as this is the areal of habitat for about 100 species of birds, i.e. about one third of the total number of birds observed in the Republic of Moldova. Do not miss the chance to watch the birds in their five natural habitats: floodplains, forests, waters, villages and farmlands. With a bit of luck, you could spot the red bird (Oriolus oriolus), the bee-eater (Merops apiaster), the Blue gull (Alcedo atthis) and the great egret (Casmerodius albus) – some of the rarest species on earth.

Discover Moldova’s top bird watching trails:  Butuceni – Piatra Trail, Getic Fortress Butuceni Trail, Piatra Poplars Alley Trail, Trebujeni – Furceni Trail, Morova Gorge Trail, Medieval Town Trail.

There are numerous ways to admire the splendor of Moldovan landscapes, among which the courageous rock climbing definitely stands out.  Joining an expedition, you will learn the required basic technique as well as a lot of useful advice from your qualified instructors. No doubts, some exciting experience is waiting for you there. There are many places fit for practicing rock climbing. The most famous are:  Butuceni rocks and Balanesti hills, also known as the Moldovan Mountain (Nisporeni District). Rock climbing is a type of leisure that combines all the elements creating a wonderful getaway outside the city, while the final point of the expedition could be a nice dinner at one of the countryside guesthouses.  If you feel attracted by adventures, do not hesitate to discover the highest points of Moldova and get your unforgettable memories.

How to go rock climbing in Moldova: Contact the Exitpoint team to participate in rock climbing expeditions.

Camping or glamping in Moldova are an ideal way to relax after a day of outdoor activities.

If you want to leave the busy urban areas to enjoy nature, temporarily live in camping houses, bungalows, caravans, tents, or even under the open sky.

Below is a list of camping and glamping locations in Moldova where you can camp with friends or family.

• Camping „Pe toloacă”, Milești village, Nisporeni district
• Fishing Park, Clișova village, Orhei district
• Equestrian Glamping, Bardar village, Ialoveni district
• Glamping Moldova, Pojareni village

If you enjoy an active lifestyle and think you have already tried all the possible sports in Moldova, we suggest you try something new!

Stand-up Paddle – SUP is an old Hawaiian sport that became very popular a few years ago. Now you have the opportunity to try it in Moldova. On your request, some events can be organized where you can take a large and extremely stable inflatable board and a paddle.

• SUP Moldova
• Stand up Paddling (SUP) Aventură pe apă

Even if it seems to you that for sports associated with boards you need waves, with stand-up the paddle things are different, it can be practiced on any lake, river or water accumulation. However, the activity can take place only in favorable weather conditions, without rain or strong winds.

WakePark.md is the first and only park in Moldova that allows you to combine active and passive types of recreation, both on land and on water. The main feature of the park is wakeboarding – a new sport in Moldova.

The park has a large number of different activities for children and adults:

Water activities: wakeboarding; sapboarding; aquakeeper.

Children’s entertainment: aquazorb; trampoline; playground; Kid`s camp.

Camping: rent of tents; camping by the lake; rental of a campervan.

Wakepark.md was created to promote summer extreme sports and expand the boundaries of outdoor activities. Club members were united by love for an active lifestyle, family vacations and drive.

If you like forest walks, then go to the racetrack in the city of Chisinau and rent a horse to explore the surroundings. Gentle and quiet, the horses will perfectly complement your promenade through the capital of Moldova.

The visitors of Moldova’s countryside can admire the beauty of oaks, ash trees and feel the fresh forest air. Make a stop in a glade, lie on the grass and admire the sky. The sky in Moldova is particularly beautiful!