Mountain adventures in Bicaz-Chei

Explore the dramatic karst landscape of the Bicaz Gorge-Hășmaș National Park, a region defined by massive limestone massifs and vertical cliffs reaching heights of 300 meters. This selection features iconic geological formations like Piatra Altarului, the longest via ferrata in Romania, and technical climbing routes. These sites offer access to panoramic viewpoints over the Bicaz River canyon and the nearby Lacu Roșu, highlighting the unique transition between the Transylvania and Moldavia regions.

Mountain Adventures in Bicaz — Map

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A

Altar stone

A 1,154-meter high limestone tower and the most prominent peak in the Bicaz Gorge. It features a large cross at the summit and several technical multi-pitch climbing routes.

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B

Canyon stone

Limestone peak reaching 1,148 meters, located on the northern side of the gorge near the 'Neck of Hell' sector.

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C

Cheile Bicazului

An eight-kilometer canyon carved into limestone by the Bicaz River, characterized by vertical walls and narrow serpentines connecting the counties of Neamț and Harghita.

D

Via Ferrata “Astragalus”

The longest via ferrata in Romania, consisting of five distinct routes of varying difficulty levels on the south-western wall of the Șugău Gorges.

E

Via Ferrata “Wild Ferenc”

A 200-meter long via ferrata route on Suhardu Mic featuring a 173-meter vertical gain and a suspension bridge at the top.

F

Cheile Șugăului

A protected micro-canyon featuring rare endemic flora, caves, and a limestone massif separate from the main Bicaz Gorge.

G

Raza Soarelui

A prominent climbing sector within the gorge known for its high-quality limestone and technical vertical faces.

H

Suhardu Mic

A 1,345-meter limestone peak providing a panoramic viewpoint over Red Lake and the Bicaz Gorge canyon.

I

Mary stone

A 1,125-meter peak situated on the southern side of the gorge, directly facing the Altar Stone.

J

Killer stone

A 1,378-meter peak overlooking Red Lake, historically associated with the geological landslide that formed the lake in 1837.

K

Făgetul Ciucului

A 1,264-meter peak offering views of the surrounding beech forests and the upper sections of the Bicaz-Hășmaș National Park.

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