Detunata Flocoasă, Nature reserve in Apuseni Mountains, Romania.
Located at 1,265 meters altitude, Detunata Flocoasă displays distinct hexagonal basalt columns formed through volcanic activity in the mountainous landscape.
Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria discovered this geological formation in 1852, documenting its presence in the Metaliferi Mountains region.
Local inhabitants created stories about giants and fairies whose epic battle resulted in the formation of these natural basalt structures.
Visitors can reach the reserve through the village of Bucium by following national road DN74 and continuing on marked mountain paths.
The reserve contains minerals including peridot, pyroxene, and feldspar, which formed during the cooling of ancient lava flows.
GPS coordinates: 46.26667,23.20278
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:06
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