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[18 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]
Touristic route in Ceahlau: Bicazul Ardelean village – Curmatura Stanile – Dochia Chalet

This touristic route is located on the south west region of Ceahlau Massif. Here are some points along the route: Bicazul Ardelean (580 m) – Telec (680 m) – Curmatura Stanile (1420 m) – Dochia Chalet (1750 m). The route is marked with a blue line on a white background. The length of the route is 17 km.
The route can be made on foot from Bicazul Ardelean village to Dochia Chalet or by car to the end of the dirt road that goes through “Poiana Stanile” Plane and then by …

Hiking Routes, Neamt County Pilgrimages »

[12 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Pilgrimages in Neamt County: from Sihla Hermitage to Daniil Sihastrul Hermitage

Sihla Hermitage is situated at about 6 km from Sihastria Monastery, in a plane from the south-east of Stanisoara Mountains, also known by the locals as Sihla Mountains. Because of how beautiful and isolated this place is, it was preferred over time by monks. Our journey starts at Sihla Hermitage, on a panoramic point over the old church and continues to Daniil Sihastrul Hermitage situated in a valley locally called “Rapa lui Coroi”.
Sihla Hermitage was built in 1725 as a tribute to St Teodora that lived for almost 40 years …

Cheile Bicazului - Hasmasu National Park, Hiking Routes, Touristic Routes in Cheile Bicazului »

[18 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]
Hiking from Cheile Bicazului to Barnadu Village and Vithovos Peak

The hiking route starts at the base of Cheile Bicazului at the bus station from Bicaz Chei village. From there the trail twists its way up through traditional houses and enters the forest. From time to time you’ll be able to see the spectacular rock formations from Cheile Bicazului. Soon, the asphalted road becomes nothing more than a thin line that goes through the rocks.
After few km of hiking through the forest we reach Barnadu village, located at the base of Ciurgau Peak on the ridge that separates Sugau valley …

Attractions, Entertainment, Hiking Routes, Natural Parks »

[12 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]
Hiking towards Cuejdel Lake in Neamt County

Cuejdel Lake is the biggest natural dam lake of Romania and it’s located in Garcina commune, Neamt County. Although it’s not that well known as “Lacul Rosu” Lake (The Red Lake), Cuejdel Lake is truly spectacular to visit.
To reach Cuejdel Lake there are two access ways: either by car to the lake or by car to a certain point and then on foot. If you want to reach Cuejdel Lake by car you go from Piatra Neamt to Targu Neamt and you make a left at Cracaoani commune on a …

Ceahlau National Park, Hiking Routes, Touristic Routes in Ceahlau Mountain »

[9 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]
Hiking route in Ceahlau: Izvorul Muntelui – Poiana Maicilor Plane – Dochia Chalet

This hiking route is one of the most used on the west side of Ceahlau Mountain. During winter, because of the high quantities of snow from Ocolasul Mic the route is not recommended. The time necessary to make this hiking route is between 4 and 6 hours (depending on how well trained the group is). The length of the route is about 9 km and the marking is a red line.
The hike will start in front of Izvorul Muntelui chalet. After you look one more time at Dochia chalet, anticipating …

Cheile Bicazului - Hasmasu National Park, Hiking Routes, Touristic Routes in Cheile Bicazului »

[31 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
“Pestera Tunel” (The Tunnel Cave) from Cheile Sugaului – Munticelu Reservation

“Pestera Tunel” (The Tunnel Cave) is located in Cheile Sugaului – Munticelu Reservation and crosses the mighty ridge “Piatra Glodului” (The Mud Stone). Also called by locals “Pestera Sura Glodului” (The Mud Burn’s Cave) the cave it’s like a tunnel carved into the massive stone wall by nature. Huge boulders were dislocated by a natural cataclysm and shaped this impressive passing through the stone wall.
The trail to “Pestera Tunel” (The Tunnel Cave) starts at the entrance in Cheile Bicazului, on the right, where Cheile Sugaului – Munticelu Reservation starts. The …