Apuseni Natural Park, Protected natural area in Western Romania.
The Apuseni Natural Park extends over 75,784 hectares across three counties, featuring limestone formations, caves, gorges, and underground water networks through the Carpathian Mountains.
The park received its protected status in 2000 through Law Number 5, following initial conservation efforts that began in 1990 to preserve the region's geological heritage.
Local communities of Motzi people maintain traditional woodworking practices, crafting musical instruments and wooden structures throughout the villages within the park boundaries.
Visitors can explore 35 marked hiking trails and numerous caves, with Bears Cave and Scarisoara Glacier offering guided tours suitable for general public access.
The park contains over 200 caves and houses the Scarisoara Ice Cave, which holds one of Europe's largest underground glaciers with ice formations dating back centuries.
Inception: 2000
Website: http://parcapuseni.ro
GPS coordinates: 46.60400,22.81000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:21
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