Tourist attractions near Pestera (Petrosani, Hunedoara county, Romania)
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Boli Cave - Banita (20 photos) 0.33 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) 0.59 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.
Natural bridge next to the Banita Stone Quarry (12 photos) 4.42 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) 21.15 km away
Chamois saddle (Saua Caprelor), Carja mountain shelter (Refugiul Carja) - Carja peak (Varful Carja) - Stoienita peak (Varful Stoienita) - Gemanarea - Parangul Mare peak.
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Videos of nearby places
Boli Cave - Banita 0.33 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.
Banita Gorge and Banita rock bridge 0.59 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.
Crivadia Gorge 8.66 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 Heaven's door - Fundatura Ponorului mountain village 16.04 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 26.76 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
Babsko Praskalo waterfall Tazha 335.17 km away
In the Central Balkans National Park, there are many rivers that cascade down spectacular waterfalls, which the locals call praskalo. One of the smallest waterfalls in the area is Babsko Praskalo, which stands at only 54 meters high.
Downstream of the Izvorul Dorului (Source of longing) creek Vanturis waterfalls, Bucegi Mountains 170.02 km away
Devil's Mill Gorge Campulung Moldovenesc 285.46 km away
The Devil's Mill Gorge is relatively short, measuring only 60 to 70 meters in length. It was formed in yellowish-gray-white dolomite by the work of a stream that crosses the gorge, as a result of erosion and the dissolution characteristic of limestone.
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