Natur i Brașov

Romania's Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the diverse geological features surrounding Brașov, from urban greenery to the rugged karst landscapes of the Postăvaru and Piatra Mare mountains. The selection includes the Tamina Canyon's five-tiered waterfall system and the Milk Cave, known for its rare white moonmilk calcite deposits. These sites showcase the region's limestone formations, vertical potholes like Groapa de Aur, and the hydrological network of the Timiș River.

A

Piața Consiliul Europei

Landscaped urban park and public square located near Brașov's civic center, providing green space and walking paths at a major city intersection.

B

zăgaz

A small waterfall and weir on the Timiș River located near the Dâmbu Morii entry point to the Piatra Mare mountain trails.

C

Cascada Tamina

A series of five consecutive waterfalls located in a limestone canyon at 1,100 meters altitude in the Piatra Mare Mountains, with drops reaching 10 meters.

D

Peștera de Lapte

Fossil cave on the Postăvaru Massif at 1,350 meters altitude, characterized by white moonmilk calcite deposits and a length of approximately 175 meters.

E

Avenul Groapa de Aur

A vertical pothole cave in the Postăvaru Massif's karst terrain, featuring a steep descent located near the hiking routes of the Golden Hole area.