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.

Shiroka Laka village Smolyan Shiroka Laka is one of the most beautiful villages in Bulgaria. It is located in the Rhodope Mountains, in the Smolyan province, in the southern part of the country.

Vadu Crisului cave 253.3 km away. The Vadu Crisului Cave, with a total length of over 1000 meters, is located in the picturesque gorge of Crisul Repede creek. It consists of a gently meandering, long passage that features an active, stream level next to an upper, fossil level in its first section.

Mucanj via ferrata and the Boze Javorca cave Ravna Gora Difficulty level C/D, total length: 500 m, height difference: 200 m, year of construction: 2022. The via ferrata is free to climb.

Parmak Kaya Nochevo, Panichkovo 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.

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).

Acapulcos spur via ferrata 250.3 km away. Acapulco's spur (Pintenul lui Acapulco) via ferrata (B/C) - Montana Land, Suncuius.

Winds iron path Baia de Fier 227.4 km away. The Wind's iron path (Via ferrata Vanturilor, D) is the via ferrata route number 11 in the Baia de Fier - Polovragi area. The sign at the base of the route was installed on February 9, 2020.

Meziad cave Padurea Craiului Mountains 254.2 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.

Billy-goat lake, Closed Gates Retezat Mountains 264.3 km away. The most unique ridge trail of the Retezat Mountains is the Closed Gates.Below, at an altitude of 2070 m above sea level, is the Billy-goat lake.

Big Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorge 125.4 km away. The most dangerous Eastern European iron path, and also one of the most beautiful via ferrata routes in Romania, is in the Rasnoavei Gorges, Postavaru Mountains.The route is 450 m long, with a level difference of 220 m.

Crivadia Gorge 240.5 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.

Catak Canyon Observation Deck Küre Mountains National Park

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.

Huda lui Papara cave Salciua de Jos 182.1 km away. Huda lui Papara cave (Paparas Hole) - Salciua de Jos, Trascau Mountains.

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