Brown Bear Hide -Pool Hide

Romania

Location and installation year

This hide is located in the base of the Hargita Mountain in Transylvania near the town of Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc). It was installed in a tranquil valley in March 2013. In April 2018 we have elongated the hide and the new part has been positioned for low angle photography.

Access

It is 200 meter walk to the hide from the car parking area.

Size and style

It is 1050 cm wide (10,5 meter), 250 cm long and 250 cm high. It has elongated photo-windows perfect for photography. It is comfortable for up to 6 photographers.

Comfort and accessories

Chairs
Curtains
Ventilators for cleaning the fog from windows
Shelf

Regulation

This hide can be used for the afternoon sessions only (except Brown Bear Special tours). It is fair distant from the Hargita Bear Lodge. We usually enter the hide around 16:00 and stay until dusk (which is variable time depending on the season). Smoking is not possible in the hide. Please avoid to use any chemicals which the bears could smell (e.g. insect repellent, perfume, deodorant etc.)

Recommended Photo Equipment

The distance of the bears from the hide ranges between 20-65 meter. All sorts of lenses are recommended in the range of 200-500 mm. Occasionally the bears can appear within 20 meters from the hide as well. Extenders.