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The Top 11 Attractions around Apuseni Mountains

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Apuseni Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Apuseni Mountains is a region where 11

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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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Bridal Veil Waterfall

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Easy hike from the parking lot. About 1 km to walk.

Beautiful waterfall which is fairly popular in the area.

From the waterfall, there are many other hiking trails that continue to the top of the mountains.

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Rusty Pit

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Use the hiking path from DN75 or directly from Vârtop which gives you nice scenic views.

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Padis

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Padis is a temporary village built by shepherds in the summer and is now a popular destination. There are liqueurs and jams of all types of forest fruits. Be sure to try the pancakes, cheap and delicious!

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Transursoaia Road

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Beautiful roads, awesome climbs, fresh air, just a great route for cyclists

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Sighiștel Gorge

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Walk along and through the Sighistel stream, at the end of the Canyon is very narrow and ends at a small waterfall. Great experience, best with shoes that can get wet (very slippery!).

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Bears' Cave (Peștera Urșilor)

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The entry is made only with the guide, which presents only in Romanian.

The entrance fee is 25 RON.

Photographing is forbidden, except for one place at the end of the tour.

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Trail Through the Primeval Forest of the 'Lost World'

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A beautiful trail begins with an incline and then leads level through a pristine jungle. The trail is clearly marked with a yellow cross. Fallen trees overgrown with moss and …

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Poiana Călineasa Traditional Village

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Very nice, know that you can't really get here by car, probably by ATV or 4x4. Or you can walk from anywhere in Poiana Calineasa! They are not bad dogs, or sheep.

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Fallen Trees in Munții Apuseni - Vlădeasa

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Path has not yet been cleared. The marking (yellow cross) is only occasionally visible. Challenging to walk through - you'll definitely need a GPS to keep you on track.

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