Tourist attractions near Petrosani (Petrosani, Hunedoara county, Romania)
Photos of nearby places
Bolii Cave - Banita (20 photos) 5.44 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 (16 photos) 5.65 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 (12 photos) 8.81 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.
Parangul Mare peak (16 photos) 15.98 km away
Chamois saddle (Saua Caprelor), Carja mountain shelter (Refugiul Carja) - Carja peak (Varful Carja) - Stoienita peak (Varful Stoienita) - Gemanarea - Parangul Mare peak.
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Videos of nearby places
Bolii Cave - Banita 5.44 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 5.65 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 13.31 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 30.11 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 35.04 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
Womens Spiral, Cave Ridge, and The Great Crack iron paths Baia de Fier 39.29 km away
Perhaps the most interesting via ferrata among the routes in the Baia de Fier area is the Womens Spiral. After completing it, I can say that it is the second most thrilling via ferrata in Romania, following the Big Via Ferrata at Rasnov.
Perhaps the most interesting via ferrata among the routes in the Baia de Fier area is the Womens Spiral. After completing it, I can say that it is the second most thrilling via ferrata in Romania, following the Big Via Ferrata at Rasnov.
Neviastata ecopath and iron path Smolyan 438.27 km away
The Neviastata eco-trail is located in Bulgaria, nestled in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, between Smolyan and Pamporovo. Here, you will find a small, paid adventure park.
The Neviastata eco-trail is located in Bulgaria, nestled in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, between Smolyan and Pamporovo. Here, you will find a small, paid adventure park.
Pricske peak Giurgeu Mountains 230.87 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.
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.
Crivadia Gorges 13.31 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.
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.
Rudariei watermills Eftimie Murgu 116.81 km away
I have visited the twenty-two wooden water mills with horizontal wheels, located in the valley of the Rudaria stream, mostly in the rain and under an umbrella. Some of them are still in use today.
I have visited the twenty-two wooden water mills with horizontal wheels, located in the valley of the Rudaria stream, mostly in the rain and under an umbrella. Some of them are still in use today.
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