Tourist attractions near Santamaria-Orlea (Santamaria-Orlea, Hunedoara county, Romania)
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Natural bridge next to the Banita Stone Quarry (12 photos) 27.7 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.
Banita Gorge - Banita (16 photos) 30.7 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.
Boli Cave - Banita (20 photos) 31 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.
Parangul Mare peak (16 photos) 52.3 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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The palm of God and the Heavens door - Fundatura Ponorului mountain village 16.1 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 21.2 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.
Crivadia Gorge 23.3 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.
Billy-goat lake, Closed Gates - Retezat Mountains 24 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.
Banita Gorge and Banita rock bridge 30.7 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.
Other places
Shipka pass Shipka 367.3 km away. The Shipka Pass is one of the most spectacular crossings of the Balkan Mountains, and is part of the Bulgarka Nature Park. It separates the provinces of Gabrovo and Stara Zagora, and provides a connection between the cities of Gabrovo and Kazanlak.
Black Rocks iron path Bihor Mountains 106.5 km away. Black Rocks is located in the Bihor Mountains, near the Vartop Saddle, to the west of it. It is interesting that the locals (if I understood correctly) do not know this name, but use the name Piatra Buna (meaning Good Stone) for this spectacular rock.
Parmak Kaya Nochevo, Panichkovo 449.9 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.
Berim via ferrata Zubin Potok 354 km away. Difficulty level D, total length: 4 km, height difference: 520 m, year of construction: 2015. Climbing season: May 1 - October 30.
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.
Sugau Rock lookout point and iron path 260.7 km away. Sugau Rock lookout point and iron path (B/C). Sugau Gorges - Munticelu Nature Reserve, Hasmas Mountains.
Pricske peak Giurgeu Mountains 243.6 km away. If we want to reach Pricske (Prisca) peak, which rises above Gheorgheni and Lazarea, we start from the valley of the Güdüc (Ghidut) stream. Our path leads us past the ruins of a building known as the White House.
Skaklya waterfall Vratsa 271.5 km away. The largest seasonal waterfall in Bulgaria plunges down from a height of 141 meters. It is located in the Vratsa Mountain National Park, just one and a half kilometers away from the city of Vratsa.
Via ferrata Marimangat Peja 392.3 km away.
Via ferrata Ernesto Che Guevara al Monte Casale, Monti del Garda, Trentino Alto Adige The Che Guevara via ferrata is the longest iron climbing route I have ever climbed. There is a 1400 m level difference from the starting point to the peak of Monte Casale.
Dino Parc Rasnov 194.8 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.
Siklós castle 364.1 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.
Other destinations
Gornjak via ferrata and Kudelinovs fortress Zdrelo 185.1 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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