Ceahlău Massif
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| Ceahlău Massif | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,907 m (6,257 ft) |
| Coordinates | 46°57′18″N 25°56′45″E / 46.955°N 25.9457°E |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Neamţ County, Romania |
| Parent range | Eastern Carpathians |
| Topo map | NTS 031H/11 |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Cretaceous |
| Mountain type | Intrusive |
The Ceahlău Massif (pronounced [t͡ʃe̞ahˈləw] ) is one of the most notorious mountains of Romania.[1] It is part of the Bistriţa Mountains range of the Eastern Carpathians division, in Neamţ County, in the Moldavia region. The two most important peaks are Toaca (1904 m altitude) and Ocolaşul Mare (1907 m altitude). It is bounded to the east by the Bistriţa River and Lake Bicaz, to the south by the Bicaz River. From the south, the main access point is the village of Izvorul Muntelui, located 12 km north from the town of Bicaz. To the north, Mount Ceahlău is also accessible from Durău.
Activities
Ceahlău National Park shelters a large variety of flora and fauna; some of the species are endemic or rarely seen elsewhere in Romania.
Hiking
Mount Ceahlău is a popular hiking destination in Romania. There are seven main marked trails built for hikers and tourists.[2] There are entering fees for visiting Ceahlău National Park.[3] and fines for non respecting park's regulations.[4] The park is monitored by local rangers and there is also a mountain rescue service (Salvamont).[5]
Skiing
There are ski slopes located at Durău.
Camping
Camping is permitted only in a few designated places: in Durău, near Dochia Chalet and in Izvorul Muntelui.
Chalets and refuges
- Izvorul Muntelui Chalet (757 m of altitude, basecamp), near Bicaz
- Dochia Chalet (1750 m, near Toaca Peak)
- Fântânele Chalet (1220m, near Durău)[6]
- Ceahlău - Toaca weather station
Notable sights and places
- Duruitoarea waterfall
- Panaghia rock
- Piatra Lată din Ghedeon rock formation
- Ocolaşul Mic Peak
- Dochia Rock
- Turnul lui Butu Stone
- Poiana Maicilor (engl: Nuns' glade)
- Poiana Stănile
- Poliţa cu crini protected area
- Gardul Stănilelor
Other uses of the name
- Ceahlăul Stadium, in Piatra Neamţ
- FC Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ, a Romanian soccer team
External links
- Ceahlău National Park official website
- Ceahlău National Park on Romania tourism official website
- Ceahlău on Visit Neamt page
- Picture gallery
- Website with information about the Carpathians Mountains
- Photos of Ceahlău Massif
References
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