Discover Soveja: Monastery, Hiking Trails and Holiday Apartments

Culture and History

At the entrance to the holiday resort of Soveja lies Mănăstirea Soveja Monastery, which Matei Basarab had built between 1640 and 1645.

In 1846, the revolutionary Alecu Russo was exiled to this monastery; during this time, he discovered and collected the well-known folk ballad “Miorița”.

A museum was established in a building behind the Mausoleum of the Heroes of Soveja. Photographic and documentary material and weapons used by Romanian soldiers during the battles of the First World War were exhibited there.

Several historical layers therefore meet in Soveja at named locations: the monastery refers to the construction period under Matei Basarab, the history of Alecu Russo connects the place with the year 1846, and the exhibition behind the mausoleum commemorates the battles of the First World War. The museum exhibits both photographic and documentary material and weapons.

The connection to the folk ballad “Miorița” is part of the history of the monastery, just as Alecu Russo’s exile is. Both details relate to his stay in 1846 and supplement the monastery’s older building history with a literary chapter.

Hiking Trails and Viewpoints

The Soveja–Șezătoarea Lupilor–Zboina Neagră hiking trail begins in Dragosloveni and is marked with a red cross.

Șezătoarea Lupilor is a viewpoint on the Soveja–Șezătoarea Lupilor–Zboina Neagră hiking trail.

Hiking Trail No. 16 runs for approximately 800 metres along the DN2L, which connects Lepșa and Soveja.

On the road between Lepșa and Soveja there is a viewpoint described as probably the most attractive viewpoint.

The hiking information names the starting point in Dragosloveni, the red cross marking and Șezătoarea Lupilor as the viewpoint on the same route. In addition, Trail No. 16 runs for approximately 800 metres along the DN2L between Lepșa and Soveja.

Nature and Nearby Surroundings

The Soveja Site of Community Importance covers 4,567 hectares.

Muntele Ţiua Neagră is a mountain in the vicinity of Soveja.

Ţiua Spâna is a peak in the vicinity of Soveja.

Țiua Golașă is a peak in the vicinity of Soveja.

La Cruce is a peak in the vicinity of Soveja.

The Soveja Site of Community Importance is stated to have an area of 4,567 hectares. Together with the named mountains and peaks, this information describes the natural area through a designated surface and several named landscape features.

More local pages: Nănești, Adjud, Valea Neagră, Golești, Vulcăneasa, Vidra, Tulnici, Odobești.

Culture in the Surrounding Area

Mânăstirea Lepşa Monastery is located in the area surrounding Soveja.

The Biserica Ortodoxă Dragosloveni Orthodox Church is located in the immediate vicinity of Soveja.

The Biserica Ortodoxă Coza and Biserica Ortodoxă Greşu Orthodox Churches are located in the area surrounding Soveja.

The cultural surroundings therefore include not only Mânăstirea Soveja Monastery but also Mânăstirea Lepşa Monastery and the named Orthodox churches. Biserica Ortodoxă Dragosloveni is assigned to the immediate vicinity, while Biserica Ortodoxă Coza and Biserica Ortodoxă Greşu are located in the area surrounding Soveja.

To the higher-level travel overview: Vrancea.