Trip ITINERARY
Days 1 & 2 | Crisul Repede Nature Reserve
Discover one of the main nature reserves in the Apuseni Mountains (proposed Natura 2000 site), hike through the rocky banks of Cris River, observe the flora and fauna of the area, and visit Vadu Crisului cave, also a protected area. Trek to the centre of the mountains, following unmarked routes and enjoy a silent night at a campfire near a mountain lake..
Days 3 & 4 | Padurea Craiului Mountains
Visit Meziad cave nature reserve, a cave where you can learn about the life of the bats and how ancient populations lived here.Trek to a mountain resort nearby and taste the famous mineral water from the Wonder Spring while enjoying a walk in old pinetree forests.
Days 5, 6, 7 | Padis area – core of the Apuseni Mountains Trek to Padis area, the “agora” of the Apuseni Mountains, where trekkers gather from all over the Apuseni. Daily hikes to some of the most fascinating and wild karst phenomena: Somesul Cald Gorge, Cetatile Ponorului Cave, Poiana Ponor (Ponor Glade). Discover a complex and fascinating world of water, limestone and wild forests, a true Lost World.
Day 8 | Galbena Gorge and Poiana Florilor
Trek to Poiana Florilor (The Flowers’ Glade), enjoy the view and diversity of the flowers, discover the underground glacier “Focul Viu” (The Living Fire) and dare to be a pioneer in the wilderness of Galbena Gorge.
Day 9 | Bihorul Peak (1849m)
Celebrate the final of the trip by climbing the highest peak of the Apuseni Mountains and enjoying the view of the entire mountains you have trekked.
Day 10 | Felix thermal spa & Oradea city
Relax in a thermal spa near Oradea, visit the city with its famous buildings and enjoy the last evening over a traditional Romanian dinner and socializing in a local restaurant.
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