Pădurea Craiului Mountains

#418 among destinations in Romania

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Pădurea Craiului Mountains are in the northwestern part of the Apuseni Mountains of the Carpathian Mountain range, located between the Vad-Borod Depression and the Beiuș Depression. The Dealurile Vestice are located to the west of these mountains, the Vlădeasa Mountains are to their south-east, and the Plopiș Mountains are to their north. The highest peak in Pădurea Craiului is the Hodrâncușa Peak at 1,027 metres. The name Pădurea Craiului literally means "The Forest of the King". ()

Local name: Munții Pădurea Craiului Coordinates: 46°52'0"N, 22°28'60"E

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BihorRomania

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Pădurea Craiului Mountains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peștera Vântului.

5.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Peștera Vântului
147 min walk • Peștera Vântului is the largest cave in Romania, with a length of almost 52 km. It is situated in the Pădurea Craiului Mountains on the left bank of Crișul Repede River in the vicinity of Șuncuiuș village, Bihor County. This cave is closed and only accessible to cavers, but there are works going on to develop it as a show cave.