Sfântu Gheorghe - Letea Forest: Nature (3 days)
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By boat, 3 days, through nature and landscapes of the Danube Delta, about 183 km: from Sfântu Gheorghe to Letea Forest, 16 stops. Southern arm. Calm water, ideal for kayaking. Romania’s first nature reserve (1938): lianas, centuries-old oaks. Visit only on designated trails, with a guide.
How to do the route
Plan 3 days with overnight stays along the route. Combine boat travel with breaks at sites open to the public. Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (ARBDD): follow the local rules and the instructions of the authorities or licensed guides.
Stops on the route
- Sfântu Gheorghe - Southern branch.
- Pădurea Caraorman - Ancient oaks on the mound, beside Red Lake. Strictly protected area — stay on the guide's route.
- Letea - With ARBDD guide.
- Canal Caraorman - Access only with an authorised guide.
- Lacul Roșu - Quiet lagoon in the Delta.
- Caraorman - Dune forest.
- Zone umede Letea - Near Letea Forest, with rarely seen birds.
- Canalul Mila 23 - Calm water, ideal for kayaking.
- Crișan - Fishing village at mile 13, crossroads of canals to Mile 23 and Caraorman.
- Mila 23 - Fishing village accessible only by water.
- Maliuc - Reed beds.
- Zone de observare pelicani - Birdwatching.
- Murighiol - Southern Delta.
- Dunavățu de Jos - End of the road.
- Canal spre Letea - Quiet crossing by water, with a guide — no noise or litter left on the bank.
- Pădurea Letea - Romania's first nature reserve (1938): lianas, ancient oaks. Visit only on designated trails, with a guide.