Ocolașul Mare, Mountain summit in Ceahlău Mountains, Romania.
Ocolașul Mare is the highest summit of the Ceahlău Mountains, reaching 1,907 meters in Neamț County, about 12 km northwest of Bicaz and 30 km west of Piatra Neamț. Some sources instead name Toaca (1,901 m), less than 3 km to the north, as the range's highest point. The summit is a place of far-reaching views.
The summit became part of Ceahlău National Park in 1955 and received protected status. This designation recognized the site's geological importance and its diverse mountain ecosystems.
The mountain connects to local folklore through the story of a princess who was turned to stone while escaping an emperor's pursuit. This legend shapes how people today understand the rocky formations and the names given to different parts of the summit.
Marked hiking trails reach the summit from Dochia Chalet, but you need to pay the national park entrance fee and bring proper mountain gear. Conditions are weather-dependent, and the routes can become difficult quickly during rain or winter weather.
Some sources name Toaca (1,901 m), less than 3 km to the north, as the range's highest point, so Ocolașul Mare's 1,907 m summit is disputed. The peak lies in Neamț County, about 12 km northwest of Bicaz and 30 km west of Piatra Neamț, and gives a wide panorama.
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