Rozsda-szakadék

The Rozsda-szakadek features a massive gorge spanning 600 meters in width and descending over 100 meters deep with rust-colored cliff formations.

Military surveys from 1806-1869 documented this natural formation on maps, showing dimensions similar to its current state, contradicting claims of recent origin.

The name translates from Hungarian to 'Rusty Abyss', reflecting the characteristic reddish-yellow clay and sandstone walls of this geological formation.

Visitors can access the site through marked trails from Vertop saddle, with the hike beginning at an information board and requiring a 40-minute ascent.

The gorge continues to expand through active erosion processes, exposing layers of quartzite that create sharp ridges converging at a central water channel.

Location: Bihor County

GPS coordinates: 46.52639,22.65222

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:49