Grădiştea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park, Natural protected area in Șureanu Mountains, Romania.
The park encompasses 38,184 hectares of forests, mountain peaks, meadows, valleys, karst formations, caves, and canyons in the Southern Carpathian region.
In 2000, the Romanian government declared this territory a protected natural park through Law Number 5, establishing guidelines for preservation and development.
The park contains Sarmizegetusa Regia and other ancient Dacian citadels that form part of a UNESCO World Heritage complex within its boundaries.
Visitors require specialized guides and equipment to explore the park's 400 caves, including the Disease Cave, which maintains restricted public access.
The park features 57 identified sinkholes and includes the tallest waterfall in Șureanu Mountains, measuring 40 meters in height.
Inception: 2000
Website: http://gradiste.ro
GPS coordinates: 45.57100,23.23100
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:42
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Ohaba de Sub Piatră
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