Vârful Farcău - Lacul Vinderelu - Vârful Mihăilecu, Nature reserve in Maramureș County, Romania.
The protected area spans 100 hectares of mountainous terrain, featuring two prominent peaks reaching heights of 1,957 and 1,918 meters respectively.
The natural reserve received official protection status through Law No. 5 on March 6, 2000, establishing conservation measures for its mountain ecosystems.
Local communities near the reserve maintain traditional practices, with wooden churches from 1798 in Poienile de sub Munte reflecting regional architectural heritage.
The hiking trail connecting the peaks extends 20.25 kilometers, requiring between 6 to 8 hours to complete with an elevation gain of 1,580 meters.
The reserve contains glacial formations including Groapa Julii, Groapa Lupilor, and Groapa Bologhii, supporting rare plant species like Leontopodium alpinum.
GPS coordinates: 47.89639,24.45694
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:28
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