Hoia Forest, Mysterious forest in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
The woodland stretches across 300 hectares of land, featuring distinctive oak trees with curved trunks and branches forming unusual geometric patterns.
The forest gained international recognition in 1968 when locals documented unexplained phenomena, leading to scientific investigations by biologist Alexandru Sift in the 1950s.
Regional stories tell of a shepherd and entire flock vanishing without explanation, establishing the forest's status in Romanian supernatural folklore.
Multiple marked paths through the forest allow visitors to explore independently or join guided tours organized by the Hoia-Baciu Project team.
Electronic devices frequently malfunction within the forest boundaries, with batteries draining rapidly and GPS systems experiencing unexpected interference.
Location: Cluj-Napoca
GPS coordinates: 46.77400,23.52200
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
This collection features some of the strangest locations globally associated with ghost stories and supernatural occurrences. Historical sites, former homes, and other settings hold significant associations with eerie tales, especially during the Halloween season when legends of spirits and hauntings are often discussed.
St. Michael's Church
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Hungarian Theatre of Cluj
4.7 km
Cluj-Mănăștur Calvaria Church
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Cluj-Napoca Central Park
4.3 km
National Museum of Transylvanian History
4.9 km
Cluj-Napoca Neolog Synagogue
4.9 km
Cluj-Napoca Hungarian Opera
4.7 km
Kolozsmonostor Abbey
3.1 km
Horia Demian Sports Hall
3.4 km
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Reformed Church - Strada Moților, Cluj-Napoca
4.2 km
Castra Napoca
4.7 km
Cluj-Napoca City Hall
4.8 km
Stadionul CMC
4.1 km
Zoological Museum in Cluj-Napoca
4.6 km
Wass Palace, Cluj-Napoca
2.9 km
Podul Elisabeta
4.6 km
Ethnographic Park Romulus Vuia
2.5 km
Cluj-Napoca University Clinics
4.8 km
Jesuit monastery in Cluj-Napoca
3.9 km
Új unitárius kollégium
2.9 km
Poale Țedek Synagogue
4.9 km
Palais Bánffy de Cluj
2.9 km
Old paper mill in Cluj-Napoca
2.8 km
Apor-ház
2.9 km
Hungarian Theatre of Cluj
4.7 km
Casă
2.9 km
Kolozsvári ipariskola
4.8 kmReviews
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