DESCRIPTION
Time: 3-5 h
Terrain: paved, dirt, asphalt roads
Problems:
• Risk of snakebite or fang damage;
• Lack of drinking water;
• Dogs, usually peaceful, but which can be aggressive if they are the ones accompanying the sheep;
Unique:
• The wide perspective that opens above the village of Niculițel;
• Cocoș Monastery.
The Niculițel-Nifon route is a 37 km route. It starts from the center of the Niculițel commune, in the direction of Valea Teilor. At km 4.8 we can enter the paved road that goes to the right and reach the lookout area above the commune, in the area where the GSM antennas are located.
From here we turn onto the DJ229 road and continue in the direction of Valea Teilor until km 8. Here we turn right onto the paved road towards Nifon and go through the forest until km 18. Here the village of Nifon begins and we continue the road by turning right onto DJ229A in the direction of Cetățuia-Luncavița. We cross the village to a road intersection, located approximately at km 20. Here we enter the road that starts to climb to the right towards Cocoș Monastery. The paved road climbs for about 6 km, and then descends to the entrance to the alley leading to the Cocoș Monastery, at km 31. Here we can walk to the monastery, visit it, and then return on the same road and continue on the asphalt to the commune of Niculițel, where our route ends.
RECOMMENDATION
- Using a navigation app that uses Google Maps;
- Setting off on the trail with a minimum of 2 L of water and food for 3-5 hours;
- Puncture kit and spare tube, preferably 2 tubes;
- Pepper spray for animals;
- Sunscreen and mosquito sprays or other products;
- First aid kit;
- GSM coverage is problematic;
- Before setting off on the trail, notify family or friends about the route you are following.
DETAILS
Lenght: 35 km
Difficulty: Mediu
Trail type: Cycling tourism

























