The Amphitheater of the Dragons (Amfiteatrul Zmeilor) is the seventh (2017) via ferrata route in Baia de Fier. It was inaugurated last year, on December 26, 2017, after Christmas. The length of the route is 250 m, and the elevation gain is approximately 230 m. The time required to complete it is about an hour and a half.
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Photos of nearby places
Womens Cave - Parang Mountains (11 photos) 0.4 km away. The Cave of Women (Pestera Muierii, Pestera Muierilor) is located at the southern foot of the Parang Mountains, in the area of Baia de Fier in Gorj County. There are several climbing routes established on the rocks above the cave and on the other side of the road.
Parangul Mare peak (16 photos) 23.8 km away. Chamois saddle (Saua Caprelor), Carja mountain shelter (Refugiul Carja) - Carja peak (Varful Carja) - Stoienita peak (Varful Stoienita) - Gemanarea - Parangul Mare peak.
Boli Cave - Banita (20 photos) 45.1 km away. The main cave passage is approximately 460 m long, with an entrance portal that is 10 m high and 20 m wide at its base. In the 1960s, bridges were built over the underground stream flowing through the cave.
Banita Gorge - Banita (16 photos) 45.3 km away. The approximately 250 m long gorge, similar to the Corcoaia Gorge, is truly spectacular. According to assumptions, it was formed by the collapse of a cave passage ceiling, and then the erosion formed spectacular karst formations in the limestone.
Circular hiking tour in Cozia Mountain (48 photos) 47.7 km away. Arutela - Turnu monastery - Rosiei Rocks - Turneanu ridge - Cozia peak - Stone portal - Stanisoara monastery - Gardului waterfall.
Natural bridge next to the Banita Stone Quarry (12 photos) 48 km away. Although the Banita Stone Bridge is not far from the road that passes through the village, it is located beyond the railway line, so its approach is a bit cumbersome. We can go around the railway line on Carierei Street, and then we have to walk a few meters from the stone quarry.
Videos of nearby places
Virus and Antivirus iron paths - Baia de Fier 0.1 km away. With Virus (B/C) and Antivirus (C), the number of via ferrata routes at Baia de Fier has increased to thirteen. In fact, it is a Y-shaped route that starts near the entrance of the Laura via ferrata, and the exits are located just a few meters from the Laura exit.
The Bears Jump iron path - Baia de Fier 0.2 km away. The Bear's Jump (Saritoarea Ursului) is a fantasy-named via ferrata that opened in May 2018 near Baia de Fier, alongside the Middle Belt (Spirala Medie). Both routes begin from the G zone of the rock face that conceals the Women's Cave (Pestera Muierilor).
Other places
Lookout platform Kis-Tubes Western Mecsek 443 km away. The lookout platform at Kis-Tubes, located at an altitude of 577 meters, was built in 1959, and offers a magnificent panorama of Pécs at the foot of the hills. The concrete lookout, situated on the western side of the Kis-Tubes peak along the ridge connecting Misina to Tubes, was designed by Tibor Kiss.
Poienii Rock, north-eastern lookout point Bicaz Gorge 240.8 km away. From the viewpoint at the top of the northeastern wall of Poienii Rock in the Bicaz Gorges, we can look down 300 meters to the mouth of the Bicajel stream. The Bridge of the Hungarians is hidden among pine trees.
Hot air balloon parade 2015 Campu Cetatii 190.6 km away. This year, the Hot Air Balloon Parade was organized in Campu Cetatii for the tenth time. Unfortunately, the weather only allowed for flying on Saturday morning and evening.
Ladys Stones Rarau Mountains 286.8 km away. The Lady's Stones represent the heart, the mind, and the soul. The first two only help to understand the world when one possesses knowledge (they can be climbed with rock climbing gear), as emotions and thoughts (the two rock towers) obscure reality (the view).
SkiGyimes ski slope Lunca de Sus 225.7 km away. It is well-known that in Rimetea, due to the Piatra Secuiului (Szekler's Rock) mountain, the Sun rises twice. However, perhaps few know that in Lunca de Sus, the Sun sets three times.
Foamy valley waterfall Bucegi Mountains 139.4 km away. Access to the Foamy valley waterfall (Cascada Valea Spumoasa) is made from the town of Busteni. The starting point is the lower station of the cable car that ascends to the Babele cabin.
Berim via ferrata Zubin Potok 358.9 km away. Difficulty level D, total length: 4 km, height difference: 520 m, year of construction: 2015. Climbing season: May 1 - October 30.
Krushuna waterfalls Krushuna 239.1 km away. The Krushuna Waterfalls are a series of karst cascades formed in travertine. They are located near the village of Krushuna, not far from the town of Lovech, and are Bulgaria's largest waterfall of this type.
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