A rare occasion in our hiking life: a family trek with both of our grown-up children.
While Christmas Day was cold and snowy, the following day brought sun and calm weather. We packed our bags and drove to the village of Plana, nestled at the foot of the Plana Mountains.
We weren't sure what state the trails would be in; though the snow in the city had melted quickly, it had held in the mountains. The landscape was a snowy fairy tale.
The tracks had been trodden by ATVs—muddy and disturbed in places—but they remained fairly easy to navigate.
Hike info:Date: 26 December 2025
Destination: peak Manastirishte (1338 m)
Mountain: Plana
Total length: 8.5 km
Elevation gain: 160 m
Total duration (plus picnic): about 3 hours
Average difficulty: 3 / 10
The sun drifted in and out of the clouds and fog, but temperatures stayed comfortably above freezing.
It was fascinating to see the fields and trees draped in fresh snow; I couldn't stop taking pictures of the scenery.
Me-made items, worn on this hike:
Husband: boxers, knitted socks, Burda Cargo pants, Burda blouse, knitted hat
I: lingerie, Sinclair Lotte blouse, sweater, CC copycat hat, Zerda knitted gloves, purple snood
Gaby: lingerie, CC copycat hat
Alex: knitted hat
Hiking with our children was such a joy, and three hours of trekking through the snow passed quickly in lively conversation.
Since everything was buried in white, finding a spot for a picnic was a challenge. Eventually, we found a cluster of large rocks along the trail. We cleared one off and enjoyed delicious tortillas and hot herbal tea, sitting there and marveling at the beauty of the mountain.
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