Complexul carstic de la Ponoarele

The Ponoarele Karst Complex extends over 100 hectares of land, featuring limestone formations, caves, lakes, and dense forest areas within the Mehedinți Plateau.

The natural limestone bridge, known as God's Bridge, formed through geological processes over thousands of years when the cave walls experienced structural collapse.

The wild lilac forest near the village becomes a gathering point in early May when locals organize traditional celebrations connected to natural flowering cycles.

Visitors need specialized equipment and professional guides to explore the Ponoarele Cave system, which contains more than 600 meters of underground galleries.

The reserve contains the second largest natural bridge in Europe that remains open to vehicular traffic, spanning across a former cave system.

GPS coordinates: 44.97833,22.76583

Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:08