The park is a protected area from 1998 and hosts some of the most important cultural and religious settlements from Neamt County. Here are some natural reservations of great touristic value:

The Copper Forest – the oak forest is located on Filioara Hill from Agapia commune and is formed of old oaks and over 300 plant species of rare beauty. Filioara creek that goes around the hill and twists itself through plants and rocks, the green grass and the monastery nearby makes this place one of a kind.

The Silver Forest – this is a mix reservation that stretches 2.4 ha. The birch forest is old with trees that exceed 100 years.

“Dragos Voda” Wildlife Resort – this is one of the 4 bison reservations from Romania and is one of the largest reservation of its kind from Europe. The reservation is located in Vanatori commune, near Targu Neamt at few minutes from the national road DN15.

The Oak reservation “Dumbrava” – the reservation stretches on 56.6 ha and is formed by old oak trees of over 150 years. This natural reservation impresses because of the size and tree proportions.

Together with the hiking routes and “Lacul Rosu” Lake (translated The Red Lake), Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge) are part of Cheile Bicazului – Hasmas Park. At the base of the gorge you’ll see Cheile Sugaului – Munticelu Reservation through which you can go to Barnadu village, located behind the stone walls.

See images from Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge)

Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge) hides wild sceneries behind the stone walls that wait for you to discover it. The narrow valley together with small waterfalls, isolated rocks, caves and rocky stones create this picturesque place that impresses you with their unique beauty that transforms this area in a true touristic attraction, unique in Romania.

Touristic attractions in Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge)

Here are the most important attractions from Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge): Cheile Sugaului Reservation, located at the entrance in Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge), Cheile Laposului (Lapos Gorge) and “Piatra Altarului” Stone (The Altar Stone), Munticelu Cave, The Tunnel Cave, Cheile Bicajelului (Bicajel Gorge), Hasmasu Mare Peak, Cupas Gorge, Lacul Rosu resort and “Piatra Singuratica” Stone.

Touristic routes in Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge)

Tourists that love outdoor walks have the chance to hike on 18 touristic routes in Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge). These routes will take you behind the massive stone walls in a world with breathtaking sceneries, haystacks and simple people that still live by the old rules. On Bicajel Valley, tourists can accommodate at one of the traditional pensions.

Markings of touristic routes in Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge)

Route 1 (red line) starts in Pasul Pangarati and goes through “Poiana Alba” Plane
Route 2 (red cross) goes through “Balconul de Piatra” and starts in the center of Lacul Rosu Resort
Route 3 (blue triangle) goes through Saua Suhard and starts in the center of Lacul Rosu Resort
Route 4 (yellow line) goes through Saua Piatra Rosie and Surducului road and starts in the center of Lacul Rosu Resort
Route 5 (blue dot) goes through Lapos road and starts at Cupas Creek
Route 6 (red cross, from the base of Cupas red dot)goes through Cheile Bicazului and starts at Cupas Creek
Route 7 (yellow triangle) goes through Vararilor road and starts in the center of Lacul Rosu Resort
Route 8 (blue dot) goes through Piatra Cherecului Peak and starts in Lacul Rosu Resort, near the lake
Route 9 (blue line) goes through Piatra Potcoavei and starts in Lacul Rosu Resort
Route 10 (blue cross) goes through Piatra Licos and reaches Licos cave
Route 11 (red triangle) goes through Piatra Rosie up to the panoramic point Piatra Ghilgos
Route 12 (red dot) goes through the valley of Jgheabul Cherecului Creek up to the small village Bicajel
Route 13 (blue dot) goes through Piatra Ghilgos and starts in Lacul Rosu Resort
Route 14 (red dot) goes through Gatul Cupas up to Vinkli plane
Route 15 (red triangle, from Gatul Cupas red dot) goes through Lapos canyon to Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge)
Route 16 ( red triangle, from Saua Tifra without markings) goes through Saua Tifra
Route 17 (blue line) starts at Izvorul Oltului and goes to Piatra Singuratica Chalet
Route 18 (red cross and red line) starts in Halta Tarcau and goes to Piatra Singuratica Chalet

We invite you to visit Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge), this unique touristic attraction, to enjoy the fresh air, the beautiful sceneries, the mountain routes, the special image of Lacul Rosu Lake and of course to return for another visit.

Neamt County it’s full of incredible sceneries that are kept alive by the people that live here. Forces of nature have created in Neamt County a veritable open air museum that exhibits these spectacular wonders of nature that each season offer a different sight wonderful in its own way. Here are some information on the main protected natural areas from Neamt County.

Ceahlau National Park was created in 1955 as a natural protected area and its current borders were marked in 2003. The park it’s about 7,742.5 ha and it’s divided in three main protected areas: The Scientific Area “Ocolasul Mare”, The Natural Botany Reservation “Polita cu Crini” and The Monuments of Nature “Duruitoarea Waterfall” and “Avenul Mare”. These three areas host over 1100 species of flowers and 90 species of birds and animals that are also protected by law.

Cheile Bicazului – Hasmas National Park is located in Hasmas Mountain, in the central-north-east area of Romania. Thanks to the impressive size of this natural monument called Cheile Bicazului this is one of the most interesting attractions of our country. The main touristic attractions in this area are the actual rock formations from Cheile Bicazului and Cheile Sugaului, Lacul Rosu (The Red Lake), Munticelu Cave, Cheile Bicajelului and the peak Hasmasu Mare. For those that love hiking or backpacking there are also 18 touristic routes to explore.

Vanatori Neamt Natural Park is a protected area starting with the year 1998 and its main objective is to protect the population of aurochs. The park stretches over 30,818 ha. Natural reservations from Vanatori Neamt Natural Park: “Padurea de Arama” Forest – is situated on the hill Filiorul in the commune Agapia and includes over 300 plant species of rare beauty. “Padurea de Argint” Forest – is a composite reserve, forest and landscape and includes old trees older than 100 years. Aurochs and Fauna Reserve “Dragos Voda” – is one of the 4 existing reserves of Aurochs in our country and is classified as one of the largest reserves of its kind from Europe; “Dumbrava” Oak Reservation

Batca Doamnei Lake is located at an altitude of 325 m and represents an important element of the town Piatra Neamt, because it offers a great belvedere point. The lake Batca Doamnei, together with the lakes Pangarati and Vaduri, represents a special area for the birds that are migrating through here. Because of this, the lakes are very important for the local ecosystem.

Vaduri Lake is located at an altitude of 350 m with Stanisoarei Mountains at north and Gosmanu Mountains at south. This place offers ideal conditions to spend the winter for some bird species. In the last years, here, on this lake few bird species come on a regular basis: summer swans, the big duck, the ringing duck, red duck, winter swans.

Pangarati Lake is located on the transversal sector from the Valley of the Bistrita River at an altitude of 370 m. The lake represents an important place where many migrating birds are stopping by, because of the rich food that its waters provide. It also represents a vital link in maintaining the natural habitat: plants, fish, birds, small animals.

Cuejdel Lake was “born” on the river Cuejdel and is the biggest natural dam lake in Romania, located in the Stanisoara Mountains at 25 km from Piatra Neamt, in the village Garcina. The exquisite beauty of the place and the diversity of life make this place unique. All these things are those that determined the declaration of the entire area under the protection of the law since 2004.

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 dirt road towards Cracaul Negru and Magazia.

Location of Cuejdel Lake on Google maps with access routes

If you choose to hike to Cuejdel Lake, which is also our recommendation, you’ll go by car from Piatra Neamt to Garcina commune and Cuejdel Village. At some point the asphalted road will end but you keep driving on a dirt road until you’ll see a sign that says “Lacul Cuejdel 2km” (it means 2 km to Cuejdel Lake). That is the point where you get out of the car and you start hiking.

The green grass, the flowers that seem to overflow the fields, the powerful blue sky form a perfect picture for you to admire while you hike to Cuejdel Lake. After that the road takes you into the dark pine tree forest where the sun rays struggle to find their way through the thick branches of the trees.

Your only companion on this road is a creek that flows along the trail. The sound of the water is like a strange song of the forest and the beauty of the path which looks like a tunnel covered by trees makes you forget about the time. Soon, in front of your eyes you’ll see Cuejdel Lake.

Located into the heart of the forest, in a wild scenery, Cuejdel Lake presents a rare beauty where hundreds of tree trunks are pointing out from the water like an unknown menace. Because of its shape, Cuejdel Lake is also known as the Cross Lake. This place is a natural reservation protected by law from 2004.

As a tourist you can hike around the lake on the dirt road that flows along the water surface. Nature worked hard on this place and you can see the results in a breathtaking scenery. Reed groves, an abandoned raft, small trees grouped in strange shapes, roots: the entire area is an amalgam of impressive elements.

The hike around Cuejdel Lake makes you wonder: how does the lake look at dusk or at dawn? For a person passionate about photography this place is like heaven on Earth. It doesn’t matter when you arrive at Cuejdel Lake, in the morning, in the evening, in the middle of the day, during spring or during fall, you’ll always come back with a pleasant memory and a great photo.

In your hikes try not to disturb the nature. This unique place from Romania deserves to be protected in order for future generation to enjoy that spectacular image of Cuejdel Lake.

Located at the base of the famous reservation Cheile Bicazului, in the upper part of the village Bicaz Chei,  Cheile Sugaului is in the shape of a canyon with a length of 350 m where there are several small waterfalls. Only in the winter season, the cold snow, transforms the waterfalls, along with the entire area in a relaxing place where incredible wild scenery comes together with big pieces of ice on the rocks and water. You’ll benefit from a perfect trip in one of the most valued rock formation reservations in all of Romania.

If you take this trip, the route is organized at the cottage Ecolog with steps and handrails, so that all tourists can have a safe trip. If you plan to admire the frozen waterfalls you’ll need to be professionally equipped for mountain routes and go inside the canyon. And if you’ll enter the canyon, it doesn’t matter how much you’ll be able to advance: the strange ice formations and rocks will worth all the effort.

60 million years ago, here there was the bottom of a sea where lived clamps, fishes and other organisms specific to this area. This information are confirmed by the numerous fossils discovered. Because of that these mountains were declared a protected area and became a reservation with a surface of 53 ha.

The fossil fauna present here is made out of 38 species of fossils fishes, 10 species of bivalve, one species of isopods, decapods and insects. Many of the fossils discovered in this place can be seen in the Museum of Natural Science from Piatra Neamt.