La Castel, Landscape reserve near Gordinesti, Moldova.
La Castel is a protected landscape reserve in Edineț District that spreads across roughly 746 hectares along the left bank of the Racovat River. The site features limestone formations, diverse plant life across the valley, and multiple caves created by erosion with crystalline spring water flowing from rocky cliffs.
The area received international protection designation and was recognized as vital natural heritage in the Edineț District. This formal status helped safeguard the fragile landscape and its geological features for the future.
Local people share stories about an underground castle and a young woman linked to the geological features here. These legends shape how residents understand and relate to this place.
Access is best arranged through local transport from nearby towns, with hiking paths leading to natural formations and springs throughout the area. Wear sturdy shoes as trails cross uneven ground and navigate between rocky outcrops.
The reserve is notable for several crater-like caves formed naturally through limestone erosion, a geological feature rarely seen in such concentration elsewhere. These caves significantly shape the visual character of the location.
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