THE CHEILE TURZII GORGES, Romania

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The gorges are a result of the Hasdate river cutting its way through the limy rocks of the Culmea Petridului peak. They spread over 2 km along the river. The site had been appreciated ever since the Romans' times, due to the majestic landscape and to the complex diversity of the flora and fauna.
The relief of the gorges is impressive by the vertical mountain sides, the array of rocks and the numerous caves.
Pestera Calastur (751 m), Pestera Liliecilor, Pestera Cuptorului are the most important caves to mention. Most of these caves are dry, but they have a significant archeological value, as many stone and bronze tools from the stone and bronze ages were discovered here. In the Middle Ages, the local inhabitants took refuge in these caves whenever the Tartars invaded the area.
The Cheile Turzii Chalet is located in this tourist area, at a height of 1385 m. More info on: www.cjnet.ro

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