Photos of nearby places
Plitvice Lakes - Croatia (16th July 2010 - 60 photos) 24.49 km away
The Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest and largest national park in Croatia. It is located in a mountainous region between Mala Kapela and Licka Pljesivica.
Port of Jablanac - Croatia (18th July 2010 - 18 photos) 71.18 km away
Situated in Lika-Senj county, Croatia, Jablanac is a village located beneath the Velebit mountain, overlooking the neighboring island of Rab in the Adriatic Sea. In close proximity to Jablanac are the Velebit mountain and the Northern Velebit National Park.
Rab - Croatia (18th July 2010 - 24 photos) 76.62 km away
Rab is a small island located in the Adriatic Sea, belonging to Croatia. It is known for its beautiful beaches, mild climate, and historic town of the same name.
Old town Krk - Krk Island - Croatia (18th July 2010 - 11 photos) 80.03 km away
Krk is a Croatian island located in the Adriatic Sea. It is the largest island in the country, and has a rich history dating back to ancient times.
Manita pec cave - Croatia (17th July 2010 - 21 photos) 90.01 km away
There are 115 caves so far known in the Paklenica National Park, Manita pec is the most famous one, and is open to the public for guided visits. The cave has beautiful chambers, and various cave formations such as stalagmites, stalactites, columns, and flowstones.
Paklenica National Park - Croatia (17th July 2010 - 55 photos) 92.37 km away
In 1949, the area of Velika and Mala Paklenica was designated as a national park due to its natural features, forests, and geomorphologic structures. The main purpose was to protect the largest and best-preserved forest complex in Dalmatia, which was at risk from excessive exploitation.
Postojna Cave - Slovenia (19th July 2010 - 12 photos) 130.69 km away
The Postojna Cave (Postojnska jama, Adelsberger Grotte, Grotte di Postumia) is a renowned tourist attraction located in Slovenia. It is a network of underground galleries and halls, stretching over 24 kilometers, known for its geological formations, including stalagmites and stalactites.
Videos of nearby places
Via ferrata Adventure Climb Varmost - Italia 276.53 km away
I participated in a joint, Szekler-Italian 'military exercise' on the Adventure Climb Varmost via ferrata. :-) The iron climbing route is located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, in the Carnic Alps, and it leads up to the summit of Clap Varmost above Forni di Sopra.
Silberkarklamm - Ramsau am Dachstein, Austria 294.97 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.
Hias Klettersteig - Silberkarklamm, Ramsau am Dachstein 295.15 km away
The Hias Klettersteig in the Silberkarklamm gorge is the first of the three via ferrata routes, and perhaps the easiest to complete. Two cable bridges and a few trickier sections make it interesting, but it is truly impressive due to the view of the narrow gorge.
Rosina Klettersteig - Silberkarklamm, Ramsau am Dachstein 295.24 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.
Siega Klettersteig - Silberkarklamm, Ramsau am Dachstein 296.04 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. :-)
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Sheepdogs Govora sheepfold Retezat mountains 579.55 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.
Handeckfallbrücke, Gelmerbahn, Gelmersee Schweiz 586.33 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.
Sky Walk, Suspension Bridge, Stairway to Nothingness Dachstein 301.62 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.
Spirala Medie iron path Baia de Fier 640.22 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.
Big Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorges 777.19 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.
Via ferrata Adventure Climb Varmost Italia 276.53 km away
I participated in a joint, Szekler-Italian 'military exercise' on the Adventure Climb Varmost via ferrata. :-) The iron climbing route is located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, in the Carnic Alps, and it leads up to the summit of Clap Varmost above Forni di Sopra.
Vadu Crisului cave 572.07 km away
The Vadu Crisului Cave, with a total length of over 1000 meters, is located in the picturesque gorge of Crisul Repede creek. It consists of a gently meandering, long passage that features an active, stream level next to an upper, fossil level in its first section.
Nobody's lake Miercurea Ciuc 800.82 km away
The passage of time (time lapse), dusk at Nobody's Lake. Miercurea Ciuc and the Sumuleu mountain can be seen in the background.
Small Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorges 777.16 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.
Dino Parc Rasnov 773.76 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.
Ski resort Poiana Brasov Postavarul Mountains 780.04 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.
Hot air balloon parade 2015 Campu Cetatii 748.25 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.
Aareschlucht Meiringen-Innertkirchen, Switzerland 596.76 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.