Ocolașul Mare, Mountain summit in Ceahlău Mountains, Romania.
Description
Ocolașul Mare is a rocky summit in the Ceahlău Mountains standing at 1,907 meters in elevation within Ceahlău National Park. It rises sharply on three sides with distinctive rock formations made of conglomerate and limestone that define the landscape.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
The summit has natural towers of conglomerate and limestone that stand like stacked columns rising from the mountainside. These rock formations are geologically unusual and create the site's distinctive profile.
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