Tourist attractions near Balan (Balan, Harghita county, Romania)

Lonely Stone - Hasmas Mountains 3.5 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.

Giant fir trees - Ghimes 8.7 km away. One of the lesser-known attractions of Ghimes is the two giant-sized common fir trees. They are 42 meters tall, and have diameters of 110 cm and 130 cm at chest height.

Wild Ferenc iron path - Suhardul Mic 16 km away. While I climbed the new iron path mostly in the dark for the first time, this time I managed to explore it during the day. But I still missed the sunset by a few minutes.

Wild Ferenc memorial path - Suhardul Mic 16 km away. In recent days, this news has been everywhere: the via ferrata route built on the southwest wall of Suhardul Mic (Little Suhard) has finally been completed and inaugurated. The new route has been named after Ferenc Wild, in memory of the former mountain rescuer, sports writer, and one of the founders of the mountain rescue association in Gheorgheni.

Bicajel Gorge - Hasmas Mountains 17.1 km away. Bicajel Gorge (Cheile Bicajelului) - Hasmas Mountains.

Small Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorge 125.4 km away. In the past few days, it has snowed, so I climbed the two climbing routes in the Rasnoavei Gorge under winter conditions. While the lower part of the challenging Big via ferrata was dry, the upper section had patches of snow and icicles.

Castle panorama route, Zoltán Tálos memorial route, Besiegers route Csesznek Castle panorama route (D), Zoltán Tálos memorial route (E), Besieger's route (C), Kőmosó-ravine, Csesznek, Veszprém county, Hungary. The via ferratas in Csesznek are suitable for both getting acquainted with climbing, and assessing our capabilities.

The Gorge of the Creek of the Gorge Buila-Vanturarita National Park 201.9 km away. The Gorges of the Creek of the Gorge (Cheii Gorge, Cheile Cheii) is located in the Buila-Vanturarita National Park within the Capatana Mountains. It is one of the most beautiful and picturesque gorges in Romania.

Loreley and Pink Panther iron path Baia de Fier 227.2 km away. The Loreley via ferrata (graded B/C, with an elevation difference of approximately 100 m and a length of about 100 m) is located on the rock wall on the opposite side of the road. A branch from its upper section leads to the Pink Panther (Pantera Roz, graded A/B/C, approximately 200 meters long, with an elevation difference of about 50 meters).

Arched stone bridge Rugova Canyon Arched stone bridge - Rugova Canyon (Gryka e Rugoves).

Vulva cave Rhodope Mountains 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.

Laura iron path Baia de Fier 227.5 km away. Laura iron path (E) - Baia de Fier.

Dino Parc Rasnov 121.1 km away. On June 12, 2015, one of the largest dinosaur theme parks in the region opened in Rasnov, where we can see 45 life-sized dinosaurs. The facility is located directly next to the Rasnov Fortress, which is one of the best-preserved Transylvanian Saxon peasant fortresses.

Seven Ladder Canyon and Waterfall Piatra Mare Mountain 121.7 km away. The Seven Ladder Gorge is the largest and most spectacular gorge in the Piatra Mare massif. The narrow canyon has a length of 160 meters, and over a drop of 58 meters includes 7 bigger and several smaller waterfalls.

Silberkar Gorge Ramsau am Dachstein One of the most beautiful hiking spots in the area of Ramsau am Dachstein, is the Silberkarklamm (Silberkar Gorge). It is possible to drive to the entrance of the gorge, there is parking available on the side of the road, and you have to pay an entrance fee.

Saeva Dupka cave Brestnitsa 421.1 km away. The Saeva Dupka Cave is located 2 km south of the village of Brestnitsa. In its five chambers and 400 meters of passageways, you can see the most beautiful cave formations in Bulgaria.

The palm of God and the Heavens door Fundatura Ponorului mountain village 237.7 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.

Muierii Cave Baia de Fier 227.4 km away. We visited the Baia de Fier area, and climbed on the rock that also conceals the Women's Cave (Pestera Muierilor). Between two via ferrata routes, we also participated in one of the guided cave tours, which depart every hour.

Corcoaia Gorge Gorj county 294.5 km away. The Corcoaia Gorge is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the Cerna Valley. It can be reached by car, 43 km away from Baile Herculane, of which about 17 km is on a dusty gravel road.

Durdevica via ferrata and the canyon of the Ibar river Ribarice Difficulty level C/D (D/E), total length: 700 m, height difference: 200 m, year of construction: 2024. For experienced climbers with their own equipment, the registration fee is 5 euros per person.

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