Brown Bear Hide – Forest 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 August 2014. This is located in a mature forest.

Access

It is 250 meter rather steep uphill walk to the hide from the parking area.

Size and style

It is 350 cm wide, 250 cm long and 250 cm high. It has elongated photo-window, perfect for photography. It is comfortable for up to 4 photographers.

Comfort and accessories

Chairs
Curtains
Ventilators for cleaning the fog from windows
Shelf

Regulation

This hide can be entered any time of the day. We usually have an afternoon photo session from 15:30 to 20:00 (until dusk) but it is possible to visit the hide in the early morning as well. 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 from 10-40 meter. All sorts of lenses are recommended in the range of 200-500 mm. Occasionally the bears can appear very close to the hide as well. Extenders.