Photos of nearby places
Beusnita waterfall (8 photos) 72.5 km away. Cascada Beusnita, located in the Caras-Severin county, is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Anina Mountains. The water falling from a height of approximately 15 m, into a clearing in the middle of the forest, creates a uniquely picturesque landscape.
Natural bridge next to the Banita Stone Quarry (12 photos) 120.4 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) 124.1 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) 124.7 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.
Ordancusa Gorge (6 photos) 131 km away. Ordancusa Gorge (Cheile Ordancusei).
Warm Somes Gorge (22 photos) 139.5 km away. Warm Somes Gorge (Cheile Somesului Cald).
Parangul Mare peak (16 photos) 143.7 km away. Chamois saddle (Saua Caprelor), Carja mountain shelter (Refugiul Carja) - Carja peak (Varful Carja) - Stoienita peak (Varful Stoienita) - Gemanarea - Parangul Mare peak.
Dragan Valley (8 photos) 153.9 km away. Dragan Valley (Valea Draganului).
Moanei Cave - Padurea Craiului Mountains (58 photos) 158.5 km away. The Moanei Cave (Pestera Moanei) is located on the upper course of the Misid River, on the right side of the Misid Gorge (Cheilor Misidului). The cave has two entrances, one fossil and sloped, while a subterranean stream flows through the active gallery.
Videos of nearby places
Rudariei watermills - Eftimie Murgu 84.8 km away. I have visited the twenty-two wooden water mills with horizontal wheels, located in the valley of the Rudaria stream, mostly in the rain and under an umbrella. Some of them are still in use today.
Blasted Rock hanging path - Cerna Valley 90.1 km away. The Blasted Rock (Piatra Puscata) hanging path is located on the geographical right bank of the Cerna River, near the confluence of the Iuta stream, approximately 20 km from Baile Herculane. In this area, the presence of limestone formations has caused the valley to become narrower.
Corcoaia Gorge - Gorj county 90.5 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.
Mill of the Devils - Tasna Gorge 92 km away. Mill of the Devils (Moara Dracilor) - Tasna Gorge (Cheile Tasnei). The Tasna Gorges are located in the Mehedinti Mountains, approximately 15 km from the resort of Baile Herculane.
Other places
Gornjak via ferrata and Kudelinovs fortress Zdrelo 146.5 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.
The Crack Grohmanns Ledge Monte Pelmo Monte Pelmo is nicknamed God's Armchair because its shape resembles a huge armchair. Between Monte Pelmo and Monte Pelmetto is The Crack (La Fessura).
Lonely Stone Hasmas Mountains 338.4 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.
Via Ferrata Pink Panther Baia de Fier 164.3 km away. In the area of Baia de Fier in Gorj County, several via ferrata routes have been set up on the rock above the Women's Cave (Muierii Cave) and on the other side of the road. At that time (2018), there were a total of seven.
Via ferrata Bear Cave adventure and climbing zone Borsec 332.4 km away. The Bear Cave in Borsec is a vast natural formation, scattered with rocks and deep crevices. Access to the cave's cavities is through a series of narrow formations resembling canyons, surrounded by giant fir trees and rocks with interesting shapes.
Other destinations
Gornjak via ferrata and Kudelinovs fortress Zdrelo 146.5 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.