Moldova
Description
Landlocked between Romania and Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova is a country of low hills, forests and steppes. Bălăneşti Hill is the highest and only 430m. In the west the Prut river marks the border with Romania. A second important river is the Dniester, crossing the country from north to south. The land east of the Dniester is also known as Transdniestria or Pridnestrovie, and its status is disputed: it unilaterally declared its independence in 1990, but is considered to be part of Moldova by the international community. In all, Moldova is a largely agricultural country, with hills up north and flatlands and steppes further south called the Bugeac plain. Moldova's hills are part of the Moldavian Plateau, which in turn is geologically part of the Carpathian Mountains.
There are no long distance hiking trails. Undoubtedly there are some trails set out in nature reserves such as the "Codri" (meaning forests) nature reserve, which features some lovely mixed forests in a diverse landscape, and beautiful monasteries. Hancesti forest is another example. Hiking is possible from spring till autumn, although some snow is possible in May. Lodging is basic, but there is some agro tourism (farm stays), and it is quite common to stay in private rooms with local people.
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Books
Netherlands
- ROMANIA & MOLDOVA 1
- A guide to the cheap skiing, good trekking and culture of Romania andMoldova. The book includes: a historical, political and cultural background;concise Romanian language section; coverage of outdoor activities; andinformation on getting around and finding places to stay and eat. Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- ROMANIA & MOLDOVA 1
- A guide to the cheap skiing, good trekking and culture of Romania andMoldova. The book includes: a historical, political and cultural background;concise Romanian language section; coverage of outdoor activities; andinformation on getting around and finding places to stay and eat. Read more
Maps
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Roemenië & Moldavië | Freytag & Berndt
- Rumänien, Moldawien 1 : 500 000. Autokarte ab 10.9 EURO Romania, Moldavia Road map. Citypläne. Ortsregister. Touristische Informationen Freytag & Berndt Autokarte. Auflage 2017 Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Moldavie & Roemenië - Moldova (and Romania) | ITMB
- Romania & Moldova Travel Map ab 10.49 EURO Romania 1 : 850 000 / Moldova 1 : 445 000 International Travel Map ITM. Neuauflage. Romania: 2nd Edition 2012 / Moldova: 1st edition 2012 Read more
Netherlands
2022
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Ukraine - Moldova | Gizi Map
- Ukraine & Moldovia Road Map 1 : 1 100 000 ab 11.95 EURO Map for Businessmen & Tourists. With index. Kyiv, L´ viv. Crimean Riviera Gizi Map. new edition Read more