Tăușoare-Zalion Reserve, Protected cave system in Rodna Mountains, Romania
The Tăușoare-Zalion Reserve extends through 20 kilometers of underground galleries, reaching a depth of 413.5 meters beneath the Carpathian Mountains.
Local teacher Leon Bârte discovered the cave system in 1955, leading to subsequent explorations that revealed its status as Romania's deepest cave formation.
Scientists and researchers study the cave's rare mineral formations, including mirabilite and anthodites, contributing to geological understanding of Romanian karst systems.
Access to the cave requires special permits and is limited to 60 visitors annually, with entry restricted to licensed cavers due to safety regulations.
The cave contains mysterious limestone spheres known as Tăușoare balls, which reportedly produce murmuring sounds under specific conditions.
GPS coordinates: 47.43668,24.52638
Latest update: March 21, 2025 10:32
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