Tourist attractions near Pestera (Petrosani, Hunedoara county, Romania)

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Bolii Cave - Banita
Bolii Cave - Banita (20 photos) 0.33 km away
The main cave passage is approximately 460 m long, with an entrance portal that is 10 m high and 20 m wide at its base. In the 1960s, bridges were built over the underground stream flowing through the cave.
Banita Gorges - Banita
Banita Gorges - Banita (16 photos) 0.59 km away
The approximately 250 m long gorge, similar to the Corcoaia Gorge, is truly spectacular. According to assumptions, it was formed by the collapse of a cave passage ceiling, and then the erosion formed spectacular karst formations in the limestone.
Natural bridge next to the Banita Stone Quarry
Natural bridge next to the Banita Stone Quarry (12 photos) 4.42 km away
Although the Banita Stone Bridge is not far from the road that passes through the village, it is located beyond the railway line, so its approach is a bit cumbersome. We can go around the railway line on Carierei Street, and then we have to walk a few meters from the stone quarry.
Sura Mare cave - Sureanu Mountains
Sura Mare cave - Sureanu Mountains (60 photos) 15.97 km away
Parangul Mare peak
Parangul Mare peak (16 photos) 21.15 km away
Chamois saddle (Saua Caprelor), Carja mountain shelter (Refugiul Carja) - Carja peak (Varful Carja) - Stoienita peak (Varful Stoienita) - Gemanarea - Parangul Mare peak.
King's Road - Ranca holiday resort
King's Road - Ranca holiday resort (16 photos) 27.71 km away
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Bolii Cave - Banita
Bolii Cave - Banita 0.33 km away
The Bolii Cave is located 6 km north of Petrosani, on the road that connects Hateg with the Jiu Valley. Here, the railway line that connects the two parts of Hunedoara County passes through, featuring a total of 66 curves and 8 tunnels.
Banita Gorges and Banita rock bridge
Banita Gorges and Banita rock bridge 0.59 km away
They say about this place that only very few people know about it, but that's not true. In fact, most nature lovers have heard of it, seen pictures taken here, even if not everyone has been able to come here.
Crivadia Gorges
Crivadia Gorges 8.66 km away
The Crivadia Gorge is located next to the village of Crivadia, which belongs to Banita. Access is difficult, and the hike is made through the streambed, with water up to the waist at its narrowest point.
Sheepdogs - Govora sheepfold - Retezat mountains
Sheepdogs - Govora sheepfold - Retezat mountains 26.76 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.
Billy-goat lake, Closed Gates - Retezat Mountains
Billy-goat lake, Closed Gates - Retezat Mountains 31.92 km away
The most unique ridge trail of the Retezat Mountains is the Closed Gates.Below, at an altitude of 2070 m above sea level, is the Billy-goat lake.

Other places

Aareschlucht Meiringen-Innertkirchen, Switzerland 1171.34 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.
Schulter Anstieg klettersteig Hoher Dachstein 776.32 km away
Two routes lead to the top of the Hoher Dachstein. The Randkluft is shorter, but can only be reached through a glacier with cracks.
Mammoth Cave (Mammuthöhle) Dachstein Salzkammergut, Obertraun am Hallstättersee 770.63 km away
The first station of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car, which starts in Obertraun, in the southern part of Lake Hallstatt, is Schönbergalm. Here you can find the Giant Ice Cave (Rieseneishöhle) and the Mammoth Cave (Mammuthöhle).
The Heart of Jesus look-out Lupeni 182.91 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).
Hodoaba Valley iron path Suncuius 175.12 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.
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