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Babele Gurghiului, Batrana Peak - Gurghiului Mountains (8th June 2008 - 16 photos) 8.09 km away
Babele Gurghiului (Babele meaning old women) is a rock formation near Toplita, in the Gurghiului Mountains. The name comes from some mushroom shaped structures, formed due to erosion and to different rock durity.
Borsec (14th September 2003 - 9 photos) 17.46 km away
Borsec and the surrounding area are well known for their carbonic and alkaline mineral water springs with curing properties. With its beautiful surroundings, subalpine climate and picturesque forests, Borsec is a favorable place for rest and recreation.
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Pricske peak - Giurgeu Mountains 24.13 km away
If we want to reach Pricske (Prisca) peak, which rises above Gheorgheni and Lazarea, we start from the valley of the Güdüc (Ghidut) stream. Our path leads us past the ruins of a building known as the White House.
With snowshoes in the Tihu creek valley - Rastolita 26.74 km away
We met geotrekking treasure hunters from Gheorgheni, Miercurea Ciuc and Targu Mures in Rastolita. We entered the Calimani Mountains with an off-road vehicle, along the Rastolita and Tihu streams. As it turned out, the well-worn forest road can also be traveled by car for a good distance.
Wild Ferenc memorial path - Suhardul Mic 36.17 km away
In recent days, this news has been everywhere: the via ferrata route built on the southwest wall of Suhardul Mic (Little Suhard) has finally been completed and inaugurated. The new route has been named after Ferenc Wild, in memory of the former mountain rescuer, sports writer, and one of the founders of the mountain rescue association in Gheorgheni.
Wild Ferenc iron path - Suhardul Mic 36.17 km away
While I climbed the new iron path mostly in the dark for the first time, this time I managed to explore it during the day. But I still missed the sunset by a few minutes.
Hot air balloon parade 2015 - Campu Cetatii 38.35 km away
This year, the Hot Air Balloon Parade was organized in Campu Cetatii for the tenth time. Unfortunately, the weather only allowed for flying on Saturday morning and evening.
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Mürren-Gimmelwald Klettersteig Switzerland 1328.01 km away
The Mürren-Gimmelwald Klettersteig is a relatively new via ferrata route in Switzerland, located in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It is moderately difficult, but incredibly scenic. Unusually, you don't climb upwards here, but rather descend.
SkiGyimes ski slope Lunca de Sus 63.86 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.
Silberkarklamm Ramsau am Dachstein, Austria 880.4 km away
One of the most beautiful hiking spots in the area of Ramsau am Dachstein, is the Silberkarklamm. It is possible to drive to the entrance of the gorge, there is parking available on the side of the road, and you have to pay an entrance fee.
Hodoaba Valley iron path Suncuius 212.82 km away
The Hodoaba Valley iron path is Romania's shortest and easiest (official) via ferrata route. It is located near Suncuius, in the Padurea Craiului Mountains, on the left bank of the Crisul Repede River.
Pricske peak Giurgeu Mountains 24.13 km away
If we want to reach Pricske (Prisca) peak, which rises above Gheorgheni and Lazarea, we start from the valley of the Güdüc (Ghidut) stream. Our path leads us past the ruins of a building known as the White House.
Rieseneishöhle Dachstein Salzkammergut, Austria 880.18 km away
The second cave open to the public, of Schönbergalm above Obertraun am Hallstättersee, is the Ice Cave (Rieseneishöhle). For me, it was more spectacular than the Mammoth Cave.
Sky Walk, Suspension Bridge, Stairway to Nothingness Dachstein 887.27 km away
The Dachstein cable car took me up to a height of 2700 meters, to the highest mountain in Styria, the Dachstein. A fabulous natural environment unfolded before me, with panoramic views of the Austrian peaks. It is said that Slovenia and the Czech Republic can also be seen from here.
Aareschlucht Meiringen-Innertkirchen, Switzerland 1301.43 km away
The Aareschlucht is a 1400-meter long, 200-meter deep gorge of the Aare river, near Innertkirchen, Switzerland. It has two entrances, one from Meiringen in the west, and one from Innertkirchen in the east, which lead into the narrow, but stunning gorge.
Sheepdogs Govora sheepfold Retezat mountains 248.52 km away
On the second day of my weekend Retezat hike, I visited a sheepfold on the Lancita Ridge. To my great disappointment, they didn't make cheese or curd here. The owners sell the more special types of sheep and rams in the autumn.
Via ferrata Rocher de l'envers France 1499.99 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.
Hot air balloon parade 2015 Campu Cetatii 38.35 km away
This year, the Hot Air Balloon Parade was organized in Campu Cetatii for the tenth time. Unfortunately, the weather only allowed for flying on Saturday morning and evening.
Big Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorges 153.1 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.
Echernwand Klettersteig Hallstatt, Austria 885.95 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.
Poenari citadel Arges valley 182.45 km away
The Poenari citadel is located on the southern slope of the Fagaras Mountains, on the western side of the Transfagaras road, in the Arges Valley, about 4 km from the Vidraru Lake dam. Along a steep incline, a concrete staircase leads up to the castle, which is built atop a mountain. It is said that one must climb 1,480 steps, though we didn't count. :-)