Râpa Roșie, Protected geological area near Sebeș, Romania
The red slope formation spans 800 meters in length with heights ranging between 50 and 125 meters, displaying columns and pyramids separated by deep ravines.
The red geological formation dates back approximately 38 million years to the Oligocene epoch, while the gray-whitish marls formed 23 million years ago.
Romanian geographers classify this natural monument as badlands due to its erosion patterns, pyramidal shapes, and characteristic red clay soil formations.
Visitors can reach the site by following the DJ 106 K road from Sebeș to Daia Română, then taking a left turn after the A1 highway underpass.
This geological reserve contains one of the largest earth-developed caves in the world, measuring 25 meters in length and 4.5 meters in depth.
Location: Alba County
Inception: 2000
GPS coordinates: 45.98750,23.59139
Latest update: May 14, 2025 07:26
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