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Tina Gravelina
August 25, 2026
Road cycling
Regardless of the direction from which you approach Maramures, you will always be greeted by a mighty wooden gate spanning the road, with ornate decorations.
Carved wooden gates, placed directly on the road as entrance portals, are the trademark of the forest-rich Maramures.
The old tradition of wood carving is kept alive in almost every village. In the past, the secrets of the art of carving and the deeper meaning of the symbolism used were passed down from father to son. Today, strangers are also initiated into the techniques and the meaning of the ornaments.
Carved wooden gates, placed directly on the road as entrance portals, are the trademark of the forest-rich Maramures.
The old tradition of wood carving is kept alive in almost every village. In the past, the secrets of the art of carving and the deeper meaning of the symbolism used were passed down from father to son. Today, strangers are also initiated into the techniques and the meaning of the ornaments.
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Best routes near Wooden gate on the road to Onçesti
5.0
(1)
4
riders
60.6km
03:45
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
1
riders
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Hard
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Elevation 300 m
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