Videos of nearby places
The Heart of Jesus look-out - Lupeni 7.26 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).
Iron path - Harghita-Madaras 26.77 km away
Amateur filming in Harghita-Madaras, holding the camera by hand in the car, and helmet-mounted on the via ferrata. I climbed an iron path for the first time in my life on the Nyerges cliffs (Stancile Seii), I didn't have the right equipment yet. That's where I fell in love with climbing.
Iron path in winter - Harghita Madaras 26.8 km away
This is already the sixth time I've climbed the via ferrata route set up on the rocky cliffs of Seii Peak near Harghita Madaras. Although the forecast suggests that the weather should be nice, I am greeted by a sky covered in clouds.
Hot air balloon parade 2015 - Campu Cetatii 28.93 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.
Varghis gorges in winter 36.29 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).
Other videos
SkiGyimes ski slope Lunca de Sus 57.28 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.
Meziad cave Padurea Craiului Mountains 211.82 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.
With snowshoes in the Tihu creek valley Rastolita 71.92 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 iron path Suhardul Mic 58.64 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.
Dino Parc Rasnov 97.79 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.
Big Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorges 103.48 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.
Hot air balloon parade 2015 Campu Cetatii 28.93 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.
Iron path in winter Harghita Madaras 26.8 km away
This is already the sixth time I've climbed the via ferrata route set up on the rocky cliffs of Seii Peak near Harghita Madaras. Although the forecast suggests that the weather should be nice, I am greeted by a sky covered in clouds.
Waterfalls of Lapos creek Bicaz Gorges 60.75 km away
One of the lesser-known attractions of the Bicaz Gorges is the series of waterfalls along Lapos Creek. This creek flows between Cupas Stone and Bardos Stone before eventually merging with Bicaz Creek, forming spectacular waterfalls beneath the Altar Stone.
Astragalus iron path in winter Glod Stone, Munticelu 64 km away
The official website of the Sugau Gorges published information about a new via ferrata climbing route named Astragalus. Sugau Gorges - Munticelu is a nature conservation area part of Natura 2000 located in Neamt County, which borders Harghita County.
Sheepdogs Govora sheepfold Retezat mountains 208.54 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.
Seven Ladder Canyon and Waterfall Piatra Mare Mountain 103.88 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.
Oltet Gorges Capatanii Mountains 177.74 km away
That day, we had planned to ski at the Ranca resort, situated alongside the Transalpina road in the Parang Mountains. Unfortunately, the minimal snowfall made skiing unfeasible, so we had to find an alternative activity on our way home.
The Bear's Jump iron path Baia de Fier 180.11 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.