Loreley and Pink Panther iron path - Baia de Fier - video
The Loreley via ferrata (graded B/C, with an elevation difference of approximately 100 m and a length of about 100 m) is located on the rock wall on the opposite side of the road. A branch from its upper section leads to the Pink Panther (Pantera Roz, graded A/B/C, approximately 200 meters long, with an elevation difference of about 50 meters).
On that day, we also had a conversation with the creator of these via ferratas, who mentioned that detailed information about these iron paths would only be provided at some point in the future. At first glance, it is challenging to accurately assess the precise length and elevation differences of these routes. Therefore, please take the data I have provided with caution.
The Loreley route is actually the initial section of the hiking trail marked with blue dot and blue cross, which ascends to the ridge between the Galbenul and Oltet gorges. A 6 mm, very loosely secured iron wire assists with the ascent. Caution is advised: during heavy rains, water cascades down here like a waterfall, creating dangerous climbing conditions.
The Loreley is a 132 m high rock near Sankt Goarshausen in Germany, located along the Rhine. According to local legends, the siren Loreley enchanted sailors with her beauty and voice, leading them into trouble in this perilous spot. This legend has been immortalized in the works of Heinrich Heine, Jeno Dsida, and Sandor Weores. This is the origin of the name for the Loreley route, although the via ferrata itself did not captivate us to the same extent.
The Pink Panther (the section completed thus far, leading up to the caves) is also an easy route. Its line is unusual in places, mostly horizontal, and the wire is somewhat tighter in this section. Its uniqueness lies in the rock caves and passages found at the end of the short route, making it a great spot for photography and offering a spectacular view of the Galbenul Gorge and the rock wall of the Muierii Cave across from it.
Though we were continuously taking photographs and filming the sunset while climbing, we still managed to reach one of the high points on the ridge. Following the red dot north, we took a longer detour. However, descending via the via ferrata is easier and faster. In the future, it would certainly be worthwhile to continue further along the ridge to the viewpoints above the Oltet Gorge, the Ursache Cross, and Sura Haiducilor.
On that day, we also had a conversation with the creator of these via ferratas, who mentioned that detailed information about these iron paths would only be provided at some point in the future. At first glance, it is challenging to accurately assess the precise length and elevation differences of these routes. Therefore, please take the data I have provided with caution.
The Loreley route is actually the initial section of the hiking trail marked with blue dot and blue cross, which ascends to the ridge between the Galbenul and Oltet gorges. A 6 mm, very loosely secured iron wire assists with the ascent. Caution is advised: during heavy rains, water cascades down here like a waterfall, creating dangerous climbing conditions.
The Loreley is a 132 m high rock near Sankt Goarshausen in Germany, located along the Rhine. According to local legends, the siren Loreley enchanted sailors with her beauty and voice, leading them into trouble in this perilous spot. This legend has been immortalized in the works of Heinrich Heine, Jeno Dsida, and Sandor Weores. This is the origin of the name for the Loreley route, although the via ferrata itself did not captivate us to the same extent.
The Pink Panther (the section completed thus far, leading up to the caves) is also an easy route. Its line is unusual in places, mostly horizontal, and the wire is somewhat tighter in this section. Its uniqueness lies in the rock caves and passages found at the end of the short route, making it a great spot for photography and offering a spectacular view of the Galbenul Gorge and the rock wall of the Muierii Cave across from it.
Though we were continuously taking photographs and filming the sunset while climbing, we still managed to reach one of the high points on the ridge. Following the red dot north, we took a longer detour. However, descending via the via ferrata is easier and faster. In the future, it would certainly be worthwhile to continue further along the ridge to the viewpoints above the Oltet Gorge, the Ursache Cross, and Sura Haiducilor.
15th February 2017. Filmed with GoPro HERO5 Black. Music: Melancholy Aftersounds by Kai Engel. Copyright © 2017 - 2024 Geo Trekker Videos.
Already published 8065 photos and 75 videos. Please register for full access.
Photos of nearby places
Muierii cave - Parang Mountains (1st December 2003 - 11 photos) 0.26 km away
The Muierii Cave is situated at the southern foot of the Parang Mountains in the Baia de Fier area of Gorj County. Numerous climbing routes have been established on the rocks above the cave and on the opposite side of the road.
Parangul Mare peak (30th August 2020 - 16 photos) 23.61 km away
Goat saddle, Carja mountain shelter - Carja peak - Stoienita peak - Gemanarea - Parangul Mare peak.
Doabra Snail Shells - Brezoi (18th September 2017 - 12 photos) 42.06 km away
Doabra Valley - Calinesti-Brezoi forest - Lotru Valley, Cozia National Park.
[ Top ↑ ]
Videos of nearby places
Spirala Medie iron path - Baia de Fier 0.22 km away
In May 2018, two new via ferrata routes were inaugurated in Baia de Fier. Both start from section G of the rock face hiding the Muierilor Cave, and their initial stages are shared. The Bear's Jump (in Romanian, Saritoarea Ursului) leads vertically upwards. The Middle Belt or Middle Spiral (in Romanian, Spirala Medie) connects the former to the Big Spiral via ferrata route.
In May 2018, two new via ferrata routes were inaugurated in Baia de Fier. Both start from section G of the rock face hiding the Muierilor Cave, and their initial stages are shared. The Bear's Jump (in Romanian, Saritoarea Ursului) leads vertically upwards. The Middle Belt or Middle Spiral (in Romanian, Spirala Medie) connects the former to the Big Spiral via ferrata route.
Pietraru pottery - Horezu 20.02 km away
Trovants Museum Natural Reserve - Costesti 25.25 km away
Bolii Cave - Banita 44.86 km away
The Bolii Cave is located 6 km north of Petrosani, on the road that connects Hateg with the Jiu Valley. Here, the railway line that connects the two parts of Hunedoara County passes through, featuring a total of 66 curves and 8 tunnels.
The Bolii Cave is located 6 km north of Petrosani, on the road that connects Hateg with the Jiu Valley. Here, the railway line that connects the two parts of Hunedoara County passes through, featuring a total of 66 curves and 8 tunnels.
Banita Gorges and Banita rock bridge 45.09 km away
They say about this place that only very few people know about it, but that's not true. In fact, most nature lovers have heard of it, seen pictures taken here, even if not everyone has been able to come here. Since it has been talked about everywhere, and it has been advertised, I have also been planning to come here for years.
They say about this place that only very few people know about it, but that's not true. In fact, most nature lovers have heard of it, seen pictures taken here, even if not everyone has been able to come here. Since it has been talked about everywhere, and it has been advertised, I have also been planning to come here for years.
Other videos
Castle panorama route, Zoltán Tálos memorial route, Besieger's route Csesznek 511.42 km away
Castle panorama route (D), Zoltán Tálos memorial route (E), Besieger's route (C), Kőmosó-ravine, Csesznek, Veszprém county, Hungary. The via ferratas in Csesznek are suitable for both getting acquainted with climbing, and assessing our capabilities.
Castle panorama route (D), Zoltán Tálos memorial route (E), Besieger's route (C), Kőmosó-ravine, Csesznek, Veszprém county, Hungary. The via ferratas in Csesznek are suitable for both getting acquainted with climbing, and assessing our capabilities.
5fingers, WeltNATURerbeblick, Welterbespirale, Dachstein-Hai Dachstein-Krippenstein 813.97 km away
The second station of the cable car departing from Obertraun is the Krippenstein peak (2100 m). Here you can find the famous 5fingers lookout, which offers a unique view of Hallstatt and Obertraun below, as well as the Hallstättersee lake.
The second station of the cable car departing from Obertraun is the Krippenstein peak (2100 m). Here you can find the famous 5fingers lookout, which offers a unique view of Hallstatt and Obertraun below, as well as the Hallstättersee lake.
Via ferrata Rio Sallagoni Italia 1000.52 km away
The surrounding iron climbing routes are located on rock walls exposed to a scorching sun. But the Rio Sallagoni via ferrata goes upwards in a pleasantly cool gorge, above the creek and waterfalls, and eventually reaches the Drena Castle.
The surrounding iron climbing routes are located on rock walls exposed to a scorching sun. But the Rio Sallagoni via ferrata goes upwards in a pleasantly cool gorge, above the creek and waterfalls, and eventually reaches the Drena Castle.
Rudariei watermills Eftimie Murgu 135.08 km away
I have visited the twenty-two wooden water mills with horizontal wheels, located in the valley of the Rudaria stream, mostly in the rain and under an umbrella. Some of them are still in use today. In 1874, there were still fifty such water mills operating in the village.
I have visited the twenty-two wooden water mills with horizontal wheels, located in the valley of the Rudaria stream, mostly in the rain and under an umbrella. Some of them are still in use today. In 1874, there were still fifty such water mills operating in the village.
Via ferrata du Diable France 1330.81 km away
The Devil's Iron Path (Via ferrata du Diable) is a multi-part via ferrata, located above a spectacular waterfall (Cascade du Nant), in a gorge, below the Victor-Emmanuel fort. For me, this climbing route presented the greatest challenge so far.
The Devil's Iron Path (Via ferrata du Diable) is a multi-part via ferrata, located above a spectacular waterfall (Cascade du Nant), in a gorge, below the Victor-Emmanuel fort. For me, this climbing route presented the greatest challenge so far.
Echernwand Klettersteig Hallstatt, Austria 818.51 km away
I climbed the via ferrata on the Echernwand rock wall at dusk. This route is located above one of Austria's most beautiful lakes, and above Hallstatt. The iron climbing route was quite challenging at times, with the most exciting section being the Roll-dachl, an exposed rock formation, shaped like a nose.
I climbed the via ferrata on the Echernwand rock wall at dusk. This route is located above one of Austria's most beautiful lakes, and above Hallstatt. The iron climbing route was quite challenging at times, with the most exciting section being the Roll-dachl, an exposed rock formation, shaped like a nose.
Gelmerbahn Guttannen, Schweiz 1203.7 km away
The Gelmerbahn in Switzerland is the steepest open funicular in Europe. It transports tourists from an altitude of 1412 meters to over 1860 meters above sea level, as well as to the Gelmer lake located at 1849 meters.
The Gelmerbahn in Switzerland is the steepest open funicular in Europe. It transports tourists from an altitude of 1412 meters to over 1860 meters above sea level, as well as to the Gelmer lake located at 1849 meters.
Meziad cave Padurea Craiului Mountains 200.54 km away
The Meziad Cave is located near the village of Meziad, 22 km north of Beius, in the Padurea Craiului Mountains. It is one of our first tourist caves, its exploration is associated with the name of Gyula Czárán, cave researcher and writer.
The Meziad Cave is located near the village of Meziad, 22 km north of Beius, in the Padurea Craiului Mountains. It is one of our first tourist caves, its exploration is associated with the name of Gyula Czárán, cave researcher and writer.
Varghis gorges in winter 179.62 km away
I went out to admire the ice stalagmites (standing icicles) in the Varghis Gorge. Anyone arriving here at the end of winter can observe meter-high ice stalagmites in the entrance area of Meresti Cave (now known as Orban Balazs Cave).
I went out to admire the ice stalagmites (standing icicles) in the Varghis Gorge. Anyone arriving here at the end of winter can observe meter-high ice stalagmites in the entrance area of Meresti Cave (now known as Orban Balazs Cave).
Big Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorges 143.03 km away
The most dangerous Eastern European iron path, and also one of the most beautiful via ferrata routes in Romania, is in the Rasnoavei Gorges, Postavaru Mountains.
The most dangerous Eastern European iron path, and also one of the most beautiful via ferrata routes in Romania, is in the Rasnoavei Gorges, Postavaru Mountains.
The Heart of Jesus look-out Lupeni 177.01 km away
Through the mud on Gordon Mountain, above Farkaslaka (Lupeni commune, Harghita county, Transilvania), on a cloudy afternoon, at the end of February. The destination is the Heart of Jesus lookout, nicknamed as Pléhkrisztus (The Tin Christ).
Through the mud on Gordon Mountain, above Farkaslaka (Lupeni commune, Harghita county, Transilvania), on a cloudy afternoon, at the end of February. The destination is the Heart of Jesus lookout, nicknamed as Pléhkrisztus (The Tin Christ).
Via ferrata Rocher de l'envers France 1390.09 km away
The Rocher de l'envers via ferrata is located in a beautiful environment, above Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, in France. Several beautiful and large waterfalls, as well as several small cascades, make it attractive.
The Rocher de l'envers via ferrata is located in a beautiful environment, above Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, in France. Several beautiful and large waterfalls, as well as several small cascades, make it attractive.
Zip-line near Seven Ladder Canyon Piatra Mare Mountain 152.91 km away
Rosina Klettersteig Silberkarklamm, Ramsau am Dachstein 809.88 km away
The Rosina Klettersteig is the most difficult via ferrata in the Silberkar gorge, has a D difficulty rating, and it is a vertical masterpiece. After a short suspension bridge above the stream, it leads up the rock wall next to the gorge waterfall, all the way vertically.
The Rosina Klettersteig is the most difficult via ferrata in the Silberkar gorge, has a D difficulty rating, and it is a vertical masterpiece. After a short suspension bridge above the stream, it leads up the rock wall next to the gorge waterfall, all the way vertically.
Small Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorges 143.01 km away
In the past few days, it has snowed, so I climbed the two climbing routes in the Rasnoavei Gorge under winter conditions. While the lower part of the challenging Big via ferrata was dry, the upper section had patches of snow and icicles.
In the past few days, it has snowed, so I climbed the two climbing routes in the Rasnoavei Gorge under winter conditions. While the lower part of the challenging Big via ferrata was dry, the upper section had patches of snow and icicles.
[ Top ↑ ]
[ Top ↑ ]
Copyright © 2003-2024 Trekkingklub and friends. Reproduction of any text, picture or video from this website, either in printed or electronic form, is prohibited without prior written permission. Nearby settlements: Baia de Fier 2.46 km away, Tourist attractions near Baia de Fier 2.46 km away. The given distances are to be understood as straight line distances, and are approximate. Website made with love 
in Miercurea Ciuc.
in Miercurea Ciuc.