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The Legend of Panaghia Stone from Ceahlau

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau on the route bookmarked with a red line, that start at the Cabin Fantanele – Piatra Lata – Panaghia – under the peek Toaca and that goes up to the Cabin Dochia, you’ll encounter an imposing stone called Panaghia Stone.
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 …

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The Legend of Ceahlau Mountain

The mountain Ceahlau, 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.
One day the soldier died by an enemy arrow and from that day …

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The Legend of Dochia Stone from Ceahlau Mountain

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau following the route bookmarked with blue triangle that starts at Izvorul Muntelui Chalet – Dochia Stone– Jgheabul cu Hotar and goes up to Dochia Chalet, you’ll encounter a big and impressive rock called Dochia Stone. 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. She climb the mountain with …

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The Legend of Claile lui Miron Stones from Ceahlau Mountain

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau on the route bookmarked with a red line that starts at the Izvorul Muntelui Chalet – Poiana Maicilor – Claile lui Miron – Ocolasul Mic and goes up to the Dochia Chalet you’ll encounter two rock formations that are known as “Claile lui Miron”. 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 …

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Lake Batca Doamnei

Lake Batca Doamnei 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. From here you can see the beautiful view of the town and the splendor of Ceahlau Massif.
The lake was formed in 1962 by blocking River Bistrita and it has a surface of 235 ha, a maximum length of 3200 m, a maximum width of 1050 m and a maximum depth of 15,5 m. this lake is filled with water from the dam …

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Pestera Munticelu – Neamt County

Location: Pestera Munticelu (Munticelu Cave) is located at the exit from the Cheile Bicazului, in the limestone base from Surduc, on the left side of the river Bicaz
Pestera Munticelu (Munticelu Cave) is considered to be the most important from Moldavia in terms of scenery and scientific value. The cave was discovered in the spring of th year 1973 by some kids that were out picking snowdrops in the area. That is why the locals call it the Snowdrop Cave (Pestera Ghiocelu). The trail to the cave starts in the left …

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The Ski Slope Poiana Soarelui from Durau Resort

The Durau resort is located at an altitude of 800 m, at the foot of the Mountain Ceahlau and in terms of skiing and sleighing is the ideal place for beginners or advanced practitioner of these winter sports. The snow is present in the Durau resort from December up until March. The cable lift has a length of 350m and the level difference is 35 m.
The ski slope Poiana Soarelui – from Durau resrt has the following technical specifications:
Length: 450 m
Starting point altitude: 835 m
Arrival point altitude: 800 m
Difficulty: minimum
Level …