Cheile Vârghișului și peșterile din chei, Nature reserve between Perşani and Harghita Mountains, Romania.
The Vârghiș Gorge extends over 830 hectares, featuring limestone formations, caves, and diverse landscapes formed by the Vârghiș River cutting through the mountains.
The area received official protection status in 1980 through national legislation, establishing it as a mixed natural reserve under IUCN categorization.
The reserve contains multiple archaeological sites and caves, including the Orbán Balázs Cave, which holds significance for local communities and researchers.
Visitors can access the gorge through multiple marked trails, with the main path marked by blue crosses extending 4 kilometers through the natural formations.
The cave system hosts 19 different bat species, representing more than half of all bat species found in Romania.
GPS coordinates: 46.21194,25.53833
Latest update: June 13, 2025 22:32
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