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
Hilis cave Turda Gorge via ferrata 121.5 km away. While the first time I climbed this via ferrata (Sky Fly) in the morning, now I climbed it in the light of the setting sun. The red-dressed rocks created a special atmosphere, and I could admire the sunset from the top of the climbing route.
Hodoaba Valley iron path Suncuius 152.9 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.
TV-radio amplifying station Harghita Ciceu 223.6 km away. The hiking trail marked with a blue stripe starts at the Uz Bence shelter and runs from Harghita-Bai to Harghita Madaras. Our destination today is the Harghita Ciceu plateau.
Durdevica via ferrata and the canyon of the Ibar river Ribarice 354.4 km away. 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.
Waterfalls of Velnita stone-quarry Targu Ocna 289 km away. Starting from the Velnita quarry, an adventurous nature enthusiast, accustomed to wild and rugged terrains, will discover a true waterfall paradise. At the upper part of the quarry, two streams converge.
SkiGyimes ski slope Lunca de Sus 252.6 km away. It is well-known that in Rimetea, due to the Piatra Secuiului (Szekler's Rock) mountain, the Sun rises twice. However, perhaps few know that in Lunca de Sus, the Sun sets three times.
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.
Preachers Rock Bodoc Mountains 231.5 km away. In the Bodoc Mountains, west-southwest from the Henter peak, we find a rock formation shaped like a mushroom by erosion, called Preacher's Rock. This 2-meter high rock probably got its name from the pagan Hungarian priests, who preached here in the past.
Via ferrata Peja 360 Peja 391.3 km away.
Bicajel Gorge Hasmas Mountains 258.4 km away. Bicajel Gorge (Cheile Bicajelului) - Hasmas Mountains.
Transylvania A3 Highway Viaduct- Suplacu de Barcau 186.7 km away.
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.
Doabra Stones Brezoi, Lotru Mountains 102.7 km away. The DN7A road branches off west from the Olt Valley, from the main road between Sibiu and Ramnicu Valcea, leading towards Voineasa and Lake Vidra. The first settlement is a small town, Brezoi, which is located at the confluence of the Lotru and Olt rivers.
Jumping waterfall Harghita Mountains 224.4 km away. Jumping waterfall (Cascada Saritoarea, Szökő) - Harghita Mountains.
The Stone Wedding Zimzelen, Kardzhali 478.9 km away. The Stone Wedding (Kamenna Svatba, Petrified Wedding, Kardzhali Pyramids) is located near the village of Zimzelen, close to the city of Kardzhali, in the eastern part of the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria. This spectacular natural formation was declared a natural monument in 1974.
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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