Zgarbura Valley, Vanturis waterfalls - Bucegi Mountains - photos

Big Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorges 22.84 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.

Small Via ferrata - Rasnoavei Gorges 22.88 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.

Ski resort - Poiana Brasov - Postavarul Mountains 26.13 km away
Shining sun and an Austria-feeling on the impeccable slopes of the ski paradise Poiana Brasov above Brasov. Sunbathing, coffee and refreshing drinks on the terrace of Julius Römer chalet.

Seven Ladder Canyon and Waterfall - Piatra Mare Mountain 27.8 km away
The Seven Ladder Gorge is the largest and most spectacular gorge in the Piatra Mare massif. The narrow canyon has a length of 160 meters, and over a drop of 58 meters includes 7 bigger and several smaller waterfalls. The gorge can be explored on metal stairs and platforms.

Dino Parc Rasnov 27.85 km away
On June 12, 2015, one of the largest dinosaur theme parks in the region opened in Rasnov, where we can see 45 life-sized dinosaurs. The facility is located directly next to the Rasnov Fortress, which is one of the best-preserved Transylvanian Saxon peasant fortresses.

The Bear's Jump iron path Baia de Fier 136.84 km away
The Bear's Jump (in Romanian, Saritoarea Ursului) is a fantasy-named via ferrata that opened in May 2018 near Baia de Fier, alongside the Middle Spiral (in Romanian, Spirala Medie). Both routes begin from the G zone of the rock face that conceals the Muierilor Cave.

Gelmerbahn Guttannen, Schweiz 1332.51 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.

Ski resort Poiana Brasov Postavarul Mountains 26.13 km away
Shining sun and an Austria-feeling on the impeccable slopes of the ski paradise Poiana Brasov above Brasov. Sunbathing, coffee and refreshing drinks on the terrace of Julius Römer chalet.

Trovants Museum Natural Reserve Costesti 113.58 km away

Handeckfallbrücke, Gelmerbahn, Gelmersee Schweiz 1331.54 km away
Although the path from the Gelmerbahn parking bypasses the Handeckfall waterfall, it is worth descending a few steps from the valley station of the funicular, to reach Handeckfallbrücke. A 70-meter long suspension bridge that hangs 70 meters above the gorge, offering a spectacular view of the waterfall.

Via ferrata Ernesto Che Guevara Italia 1131.1 km away
The Che Guevara via ferrata is the longest iron climbing route I have ever climbed. There is a 1400 m level difference from the starting point to the peak of Monte Casale.

Seven Ladder Canyon in Winter Piatra Mare Mountain 27.88 km away
Seven Ladder Canyon and Waterfall in Winter - Piatra Mare Mountain

SkiGyimes ski slope Lunca de Sus 136 km away
It is well-known that in Rimetea, due to the Piatra Secuiului (Szekler's Rock) mountain, the Sun rises twice. However, perhaps few know that in Lunca de Sus, the Sun sets three times. :-) This can be experienced on the Ski Gyimes slopes during the afternoon skiing.

Hili cove iron path Turda Gorges 195.35 km away
While the first time I climbed this via ferrata in the morning, now I climbed it in the light of the setting sun. The red-dressed rocks created a special atmosphere, and I could admire the sunset from the top of the climbing route. Although I prefer the sunrise more, because it lasts longer. :-)

Siega Klettersteig Silberkarklamm, Ramsau am Dachstein 932.22 km away
The Siega Klettersteig, categorized as a C/D level of difficulty, is perhaps the least interesting of the three via ferratas in the Silberkarklamm gorge. This doesn't mean that it's not good, just that the other two are even better. :-)

Via ferrata du Diable France 1463.97 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.

Ski Gyimes ski slope Lunca de Sus 136 km away
The Ski Gyimes ski slope is located in Lunca de Sus, right next to the main road. It is 800 m long, the level difference is 160 m. There are two lifts that takes you up to an altitude of 1060 meters above sea level.

Castle panorama route, Zoltán Tálos memorial route, Besieger's route Csesznek 625.27 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.

Spirala Medie iron path Baia de Fier 136.85 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.

The Heart of Jesus look-out Lupeni 118.42 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).

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