Hateg Country Dinosaur Geopark

Hateg Country Dinosaur Geopark is a protected natural area in the mountains that preserves ancient fossils and varied landscapes. Within the park, you can find rock formations of different ages alongside the remains of prehistoric animals visible during walks and hikes.

This region was an island in a vast sea roughly 70 million years ago, where a unique dinosaur community evolved and left its fossil record. The area was formally recognized as a geopark in 2004 and 2005 to protect these geological and paleontological treasures.

Medieval churches and traditional Romanian villages dot the area, reflecting how local communities have lived for centuries. Walking through these settlements, you can see the architecture and daily rhythms of people who have made this region their home.

The geopark is best explored on guided walks that take you through various fossil sites and viewpoints across the terrain. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time for the elevation and weather, as the location sits in hilly country where conditions can shift between cool and sunny.

The park is known for tiny dinosaur skeletons that evolved to unusual sizes in this isolated region millions of years ago. Particularly noteworthy is the Hatzegopteryx, a massive flying reptile whose wingspan was longer than a large bus.