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Legends from Ceahlau Massif

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:39:38 +0000

Ceahlau Massif is the most well known mountain of Moldavia and so are its legends. The strange shapes that different stones have are the reason for all the legends that revolve around Ceahlau Mountain and that have their own contribution to the mystic aura of this mountain. Just like a giant that sits with his forehead into the sun, Ceahlau Mountain waits calm the tourists that want to see these strange rocks with their own eyes and to experience the feeling you have once you reached the top of the mountain.

The legend of Toaca Peak from Ceahlau – As all the other important rocks from Ceahalau Mountain, Toaca Peak also has its own legend. The story talks about some giants that lived here. These people were ox breeders. One winter a disease killed almost all of them. Only a boy and a girl managed to escape with few animals. What they did next was to start building a tower each so that people from the east could see them…

The legend of the Tower of Butu and Ana from Ceahlau – The legend of these rocks is presented to us by C Matase who speaks about Butu as a brave warrior from the time of ruler Alexandru cel Bun that was inloved with the king’s daughter Ana. They wanted to get married but unfortunately during a battle Butu was killed. Against her will, she had to marry another man…

The legend of Stanilelor Stones from Ceahlau – The legend talks about a shepherd Stanila that came to these places with his herd of sheep. He heard that the grass was good here and the warm sun was ever friendly. One day he saw a girl, Maria that was the daughter of the wealthiest shepherd in the area. Because Stanila was poor and had few sheep Maria didn’t want to look at him…

The legend of “Polita cu Crini” from Ceahlau The first legend is about a monk that went into the mountains to pray and be closer to God. He stopped to this place called “Polita cu Crini” where he built a small shelter. In front of his house he had a small garden where he raises lilies. The second legend speaks about a clever hunter called Vasile that was married a wealthy girl. One day he told her about the beauty of a place called “Polita cu Crini” and about a goat with her cub…

The legend of “Piatra Teiului” Stone from Ceahlau The locals call it The Devil’s Rock and they also have few legends about this place. The most common one is the one that says that the rock is changing place each night and when the devil comes to it all the animals become silent and all the fires from all the surrounding houses go down…

The legend of “Piatra Lacrimata” Stone from Ceahlau As every rock from the mountain Ceahlau this one has its own legend but it was lost in time. The main characteristic of it is that it looks like a human face that weeps…

The legend of “Piatra Ciobanului” Stone from Ceahlau Very few tourists know the legend of this stone that talks about the beauty of these places and a kind of people famous for their bravery and their herds of ox. Among these people there was a young shepherd that was a great story teller and that gathered all the animals around him to hear his stories..

The legend of Panaghia Stone from Ceahlau There are few stories about this rock but the most beautiful and interesting one is the legend that was presented to us by the writer Calistrat Hogas. He says that Panaghia was a beautiful girl that the Fates took her on the mountain in the cave of the monk Ghedeon to protect her from the envy of people…

The legend of Ceahlau Mountain Ceahlau Mountain, the old mountain king from the Moldavian Carpathians, considered by the Daci to be the home of their god Zamolxis, it is said that took birth because of the emperor Traian. After he conquered these places he ordered to all the slaves to build a big mountain that will protect them from savage armies. He placed a soldier on top of the mountain that was supposed to let the people know if they’re under attack…

The legend of Dochia Stone from Ceahlau This is the stone with the biggest number of legends from the Ceahlau Mountain. It seems that the name of the rock comes from the St Martira Evdokia. There is a legend that speaks about an old female shepherd that was dressed with many sheepskins…

The legend of Detunate from Ceahlau The existence of these rocks is justified by the locals with two old stories. The legend says that the stones called Detunate were once only one big rock. In a hot summer day a big rain starts to poor from the sky. Another legend about these rocks talks about a very wealthy but stingy king that wouldn’t want to leave his fortune to his followers and buried it under these rocks…

The legend of “Claile lui Miron” Stones from Ceahlau Although it represents a touristic attraction for those that climb the mountain, there are few that know the local legend of these stones. The legend speaks of an old shepherd who many years back, came here from Secu or Izvorul Alb with his sheep…

The Legend of Piatra Ciobanului Stone from Ceahlau Mountain

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:34:08 +0000

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau on the route bookmarked with red cross, that starts in the Durau resort – Duruitoarea Waterfall and goes up to the Cabin Dochia you’ll see, after the waterfall a plane from where you can see Toaca Peak and “Piatra Ciobanului” Stone (translated would be Sheperd’s Stone).

The route that goes from the Duruitoarea Waterfall to the Shepherd’s Stone starts from the left of the waterfall and goes up in an abrupt slope that was arranged by the park’s authorities with wooden stairs and rails. This route is closed during the winter. From here you reach Scaius Plane, from where the trail goes up near “Piatra Ciobanului” Stone. The route becomes abrupt. Once you’ll pass by Polita Arinisului you’ll reach a belvedere point from where you can see in all its splendor Toaca Peak and “Piatra Ciobanului” Stone.

Very few tourists know the legend of this stone that talks about the beauty of these places and a kind of people famous for their bravery and their herds of ox. Among these people there was a young shepherd that was a great story teller and that gathered all the animals around him to hear his stories. When he died to honor him the people named the rock where he used to go with his sheep the “Piatra Ciobanului” Stone. Read about other legends of stones from Ceahlau Massif.

The Legend of the Tower Butu and Ana from Ceahlau

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:32:19 +0000

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau following the route bookmarked with blue cross, that starts in the village Neagra – Peek Neagra – Plane Varatec – Peek Varatec – Plane Maicilor – The Tower of Butu – Ocolasul Mic and goes up to the Cabin Dochia, you’ll see two joined rocks called the Tower of Butu and Ana.

The legend of these rocks is presented to us by C Matase who speaks about Butu as a brave warrior from the time of ruler Alexandru cel Bun that was inloved with the king’s daughter Ana. They wanted to get married but unfortunately during a battle Butu was killed. Against her will, she had to marry another man.

The get rid of this trouble lady Ana went to a witch to help her. The witch took Ana and Butu into the mountain and the break of dawn she turned both of them into two joined stones. The big and more imposing stone is Butu and the smaller stone is Ana: this way they remained joined forever. Read about other legends from Ceahlau Massif!

The Legend of Toaca Peak from Ceahlau

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:31:02 +0000

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau on the route bookmarked with a red line, that starts in the Durau resort – Cabin Fantanele – Piatra Lata – Panaghia – under Toaca Peak and goes up to the Dochia Cabin, you’ll see, after you pass the Panaghia Stone, the east side of Toaca Peak. If you go along the trail you’ll reach the top of the peek where you can also see the weather observer. In the clear sky days the view from up here is magnificent.

As all the other important rocks from the mountain Ceahalau, Toaca Peak also has its own legend. The story talks about some giants that lived here. These people were ox breeders. One winter a disease killed almost all of them. Only a boy and a girl managed to escape with few animals. What they did next was to start building a tower each so that people from the east could see them.

The boy managed to raise a bigger tower than the girl but both were wonderful and the people from the valley looked at it with admiration and respect. In the day the forest changes her color to green, a moment that is called Probajini, a cold weather rushed into the mountain killing every living soul. After the cold weather passed the people went onto the mountain to look for the two giants. They found them frozen under the ice.

Since that day the big tower is called Toaca and smaller one Panaghia. Read about other legends from Ceahlau Massif!

The Legend of Detunate from Ceahlau

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:29:42 +0000

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau on the route bookmarked with a blue line that starts at the Cabin Izvorul Muntelui – Curmatura Lutu Rosu and goes up toDochia Chalet, you’ll encounter, after you pass the place called “Polita cu Crini”, a beautiful panoramic view towards Detunate, Dochia Chalet and Ocolasul Mare Peak. From here, the route goes through the spruce forest and after a few bends and twists you reach the base of the stones called ”Detunate”. The existence of these rocks is justified by the locals with two old stories.

The legend says that the stones called Detunate were once only one big rock. In a hot summer day a big rain starts to poor from the sky. Many thunders and lightings hit the stone and rips it apart. From that moment this place represented a touristic attraction for those that climb the mountain. This was also the place used by old monks to stay away from the world.

Another legend about these rocks talks about a very wealthy but stingy king that wouldn’t want to leave his fortune to his followers and buried it under these rocks. After a few hundred years the devil searched for the king’s treasure. Because he didn’t find anything, in his fury, he threw many thunders and lightings into the rocks. The result was that the treasure was melted by the heat from all the lightings and the big rock was broken to pieces. Read about other legends from Ceahlau Massif!

The Legend of Stanilelor Stones from Ceahlau Mountain

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:28:15 +0000

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau on the route bookmarked with blue line, that starts in the village Bicazu Ardelean – Curmatura Stanilelor – Jgheabul lui Voda and goes up to the Dochia Chalet, you’ll see, after you pass Curmatura Stanile, a large trail that goes through the forest and into the plane called Stanilele Mici. Here there is a great belvedere point to all the south part of the mountain.

The legend talks about a shepherd Stanila that came to these places with his herd of sheep. He heard that the grass was good here and the warm sun was ever friendly. One day he saw a girl, Maria that was the daughter of the wealthiest shepherd in the area. Because Stanila was poor and had few sheep Maria didn’t want to look at him.

The hart of Stanila was broken because he was in love with Maria. Knowing that he could never marry her, he climbed on top of these rocks and jumped into the void. From that moment on this place and its rocks were called the Stones of Stanila. Read about other legends from Ceahlau Massif!