Photos of nearby places
Round rocks from Viisoara - Berzunti (12 photos) 37.59 km away
Round rocks are quite a common curiosity, apart from those in Costesti, Valcea county, there are numerous other locations with similar rock formations. The round rocks from Viisoara are located northwest of the village, at a distance of approximately 700 meters from DC152 road.
Videos of nearby places
SkiGyimes ski slope - Lunca de Sus 38.6 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.
Ski Gyimes ski slope - Lunca de Sus 38.6 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.
Waterfalls of Velnita stone-quarry - Targu Ocna 39.94 km away
Starting from the Velnita quarry, an adventurous nature enthusiast, accustomed to wild and rugged terrains, will discover a true waterfall paradise. At the upper part of the quarry, two streams converge.
Giant fir trees - Ghimes 40.91 km away
One of the lesser-known attractions of Ghimes is the two giant-sized common fir trees. They are 42 meters tall, and have diameters of 110 cm and 130 cm at chest height.
Lonely Stone (Piatra Singuratica) - Hasmas Mountains 48.64 km away
On June 1, 2003, with a small group of friends, I left Balan, walking along the valley of the Sep (Beautiful) stream towards the Lonely Stone (Piatra Singuratica). Those who were with me at the time fell behind, and then other people joined for the hike.
Other places
Poenari citadel Arges valley 196.74 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.
Varghis gorges in winter 81.02 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).
Gelmerbahn Guttannen, Schweiz 1382.72 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.
Snow-covered valley of Balea and the Transfagarasan in winter The ascent 177.52 km away
The Fagarasi Mountains can be easily approached from the north, mainly by using the Transfagarasan Road. This high altitude mountain road is only accessible during the summer months (throughout its entire length), but from the Balea Waterfall station (Statia Balea Cascada) you can also reach the Balea Lake by cable car.