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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Romania

Romania’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Romania. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Mount Omu

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It's true must see!

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Bâlea Lake

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Simply a very beautiful mountain lake, with deep blue water in summer, still frozen over today. I feel at home here even on my 4th visit.

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Moldoveanu Peak

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It takes almost 2 hours to get there through the forest, and tours are demanding. If you are in good physical condition, the circular route with 3 peaks and 1200 …

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Seven Ladders Canyon

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The Șurii de Piatră mountain stream plunges spectacularly 58 meters into the Seven Ladders Gorge (Canionul Șapte Scări) over seven steps carved into the Jurassic limestone. Visitors, who are literally …

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Zarnesti Gorges

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A beautiful gorge that's easily accessible to anyone. The landscape is very beautiful and it's a great place to do an easy hike. You can continue the route and do …

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Rooster’s Ridge

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A classic weekend route in the area, you will not miss people to greet :)

Easy ride, at least until the last part, which is quite steep but relatively short.

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Red Lake (Lacul Roșu)

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The red lake is used as a recreational area and gladly used as a rest stop on the long journey.

Here you can go by boat to the lake, buy food, souvenirs or just stretch your legs in beautiful nature.

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Scărișoara Cave

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The Scărișoara Cave is located at about 1100 m above sea level in the Romanian Apuseni Mountains. The cave can be easily reached on foot in about half an hour …

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Trei Caldari Rock Formation

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The route to '' Trei Caldari '' or '' Windmills '' starts from the Zoological Garden, passing by the entrance to the Gospodinelor Terrace, on the forest path and following …

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Tâmpa Peak

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A very popular thing to do in Brasov is to go on a hike to the Tampa Mountain Peak. If you are visiting Brasov for the first time, definitely go up here.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Romania

Mount Omu

Bâlea Lake

Moldoveanu Peak

Seven Ladders Canyon

Zarnesti Gorges

Rooster’s Ridge

Red Lake (Lacul Roșu)

Scărișoara Cave

Trei Caldari Rock Formation

Tâmpa Peak

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