Banita Gorge - Banita | Photos
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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.
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Airport nearby: Sibiu International Airport (SBZ - Sibiu, Ro), 71 km away.
Photos of nearby places
Boli Cave - Banita (20 photos) 0.7 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.
Natural bridge next to the Banita Stone Quarry (12 photos) 3.8 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.
Parangul Mare peak (16 photos) 21.6 km away. Chamois saddle (Saua Caprelor), Carja mountain shelter (Refugiul Carja) - Carja peak (Varful Carja) - Stoienita peak (Varful Stoienita) - Gemanarea - Parangul Mare peak.
Womens Cave - Parang Mountains (11 photos) 45 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.
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Videos of nearby places
Banita Gorge and Banita rock bridge 0 km away. They say about this place that only very few people know about it, but that's not true. In fact, most nature lovers have heard of it, seen pictures taken here, even if not everyone has been able to come here.
Boli Cave - Banita 0.7 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.
Crivadia Gorge 8.1 km away. The Crivadia Gorge is located next to the village of Crivadia, which belongs to Banita. Access is difficult, and the hike is made through the streambed, with water up to the waist at its narrowest point.
The palm of God and the Heavens door - Fundatura Ponorului mountain village 15.6 km away. One of the most picturesque places in Romania, one of the most beautiful mountain villages, and a photographer's paradise. Fundatura Ponorului is located in the Ponor Stream Valley, part of the Gradistea Muncelului - Cioclovina National Park, in the Sureanu Mountains.
Sheepdogs - Govora sheepfold - Retezat mountains 26.2 km away. On the second day of my weekend Retezat hike, I visited a sheepfold on the Lancita Ridge. To my great disappointment, they didn't make cheese or curd here.
Other places
Hodoaba Valley iron path Suncuius 174.9 km away. The Hodoaba Valley iron path is Romania's shortest and easiest (official) via ferrata route. It is located near Suncuius, in the Padurea Craiului Mountains, on the left bank of the Crisul Repede River.
Searching for rhododendrons Ciucas Boulevard 207.5 km away. Red Mountain (Muntele Rosu), Gropsoarele-Zaganu ridge - Ciucas Mountains
Haystack Rock Siculeni, Harghita Mountains 212.5 km away.
Stone Mushrooms Beli Plast 441.7 km away. The Stone Mushrooms (Kamenni Gabi) nature reserve in Bulgaria is situated east of the village of Beli Plast, along the road that connects Kardzhali to Haskovo. Spanning an area of 3 hectares, the reserve is home to several mushroom-shaped rock formations.
Thracian stone sharapani Nochevo 425.4 km away. Sharapani is a traditional stone container used by ancient Thracians for processing grapes in wine production. Two well-preserved sharapani containers are located about 200 meters apart.
Lednica iron path Brestnitsa 276.1 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.
Natural stone bridge Aglen 263 km away. Natural stone arch on the Vit river, near the village of Aglen. Crocodile shaped rock, Elephant rock.
Upstream of the Izvorul Dorului creek Vanturis waterfalls 169.7 km away. Upstream of the Izvorul Dorului (Source of longing) creek - Vanturis waterfalls, Bucegi Mountains.
Meziad cave Padurea Craiului Mountains 159.4 km away. The Meziad Cave is located near the village of Meziad, 22 km north of Beius, in the Padurea Craiului Mountains. It is one of our first tourist caves, its exploration is associated with the name of Gyula Czárán, cave researcher and writer.
Nobodys lake Miercurea Ciuc 214.5 km away. The passage of time (time lapse), dusk at Nobody's Lake. Miercurea Ciuc and the Sumuleu mountain can be seen in the background.
Berim via ferrata Zubin Potok 357 km away. Difficulty level D, total length: 4 km, height difference: 520 m, year of construction: 2015. Climbing season: May 1 - October 30.
Foamy valley waterfall Bucegi Mountains 171.7 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.
Lipovac via ferrata and monastery of Saint Stephen 240.3 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.
Stan Valley Canyon 102.3 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.
Lonely Stone Hasmas Mountains 237.6 km away. On June 1, 2003, with a small group of friends, I left Balan, walking along the valley of the Sep (Beautiful) stream towards the Lonely Stone (Piatra Singuratica). Those who were with me at the time fell behind, and then other people joined for the hike.
Other destinations
Gornjak via ferrata and Kudelinovs fortress Zdrelo 192 km away. Difficulty level C/D, total length: 400 m, height difference: 330 m, year of construction: 2019, total length of the route to Kudelinov's fortress: 1100 m. Access to the via ferrata is free.
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