The Poenari citadel is located on the southern slope of the Fagaras Mountains, on the western side of the Transfagaras road, in the Arges Valley, about 4 km from the Vidraru Lake dam. Along a steep incline, a concrete staircase leads up to the castle, which is built atop a mountain. It is said that one must climb 1,480 steps, though we didn't count. :-)
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Stan Valley Canyon 1.7 km away. The Stan Valley is located near Lake Vidraru, southwest of it, in the Fruntii Mountains. Those who have visited the Seven Ladders Waterfall will appreciate this canyon, outfitted with infrastructure for tourist accessibility.
Stan Valley Canyon in winter 2.8 km away. The Stan Valley is a picturesque canyon, even in winter. In fact, when the stream is frozen and covered with a layer of snow, exploring the canyon becomes much quicker and easier.
Doabra Stones - Brezoi, Lotru Mountains 30.4 km away. The DN7A road branches off west from the Olt Valley, from the main road between Sibiu and Ramnicu Valcea, leading towards Voineasa and Lake Vidra. The first settlement is a small town, Brezoi, which is located at the confluence of the Lotru and Olt rivers.
Other places
Siklós castle 496.1 km away. The Siklós Castle is an important historical landmark in Hungary. Its fortress walls were laid around 1260, with the first written record dating back to 1294.
Lipovac via ferrata and monastery of Saint Stephen 298.3 km away. Difficulty level B, total length: 190 m, height difference: 90 m, year of construction: 2022. It is necessary to contact the PSK Brđanka club to obtain the key for the ladders at the entrance of the via ferrata.
Iskar gorge Lyutibrod Temnata dupka cave Lakatnik 270.8 km away. The Iskar is the longest purely Bulgarian river, the oldest river in the Balkans, and a right tributary of the Danube. The river is 368 km long, with approximately 150 km consisting of a gorge.
Boli Cave Banita 103.3 km away. The Boli Cave is located 6 km north of Petrosani, on the road that connects Hateg with the Jiu Valley. Here, the railway line that connects the two parts of Hunedoara County passes through, featuring a total of 66 curves and 8 tunnels.
Lednica iron path Brestnitsa 259 km away. The Lednica via ferrata is located next to the Saeva Dupka Cave, near the village of Brestnitsa in Bulgaria. The trail leading to the via ferrata, which opened in 2007, starts from the cave parking lot next to a covered resting area.
Vulva cave Rhodope Mountains 408.7 km away. The Vulva Cave (Peshtera Utroba) is situated near the village of Nenkovo and the city of Kardzhali, in the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria. It derives its name from the shape of its entrance, which resembles a vulva.
Byala Reka eco-trail Kalofer 300.9 km away. The Byala Reka eco-trail is situated at the foot of the Stara Planina mountain range, 8 km from the town of Kalofer. A 1,830-meter-long hiking trail has been established along the White Creek within the Central Balkan National Park.
Natural stone bridge Aglen 241.1 km away. Natural stone arch on the Vit river, near the village of Aglen. Crocodile shaped rock, Elephant rock.
Parmak Kaya Nochevo, Panichkovo 390 km away. Between the villages of Nochevo and Panichkovo in Chernoochene Municipality, Kardzhali Province, lies Parmak Kaya (Finger Rock). The site features ancient carvings and rock formations within an old pine forest.
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