Country:
România / Romania
Region: Nord-Vest / Nord-West
Subregion: Apuseni Natural Park
Town: Padiș
v2 a3 II
3h30
45min
2h30
15min
870m
790m
80m
15m
2x30 m
8
on Foot
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Summary:
The water springing from Izbucul Galbenei, one of the largest resurgences in the Bihor mountains, draining the waters of the Cetățile Ponorului karst complex and the Zăpodie System, has created the spectacular Galbena Canyon and Gorges. The Galbena Gorges are accessible to tourists without specialized equipment. Galbena Canyon features 8 waterfalls and drops characteristic of karst areas.
Summary:
The water springing from Izbucul Galbenei, one of the largest resurgences in the Bihor mountains, draining the waters of the Cetățile Ponorului karst complex and the Zăpodie System, has created the spectacular Galbena Canyon and Gorges. The Galbena Gorges are accessible to tourists without specialized equipment. Galbena Canyon features 8 waterfalls and drops characteristic of karst areas.
Access:
Approach (45 min):
Tour (2 h 30):
Return (15 min):
Coordinates:
Parking Entry and Exit
46.553397°, 22.672314°
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DMS: 46° 33" 12.23', 22° 40" 20.33'
DM: 46° 33.204", 22° 40.339"
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DMS: 46° 33" 12.23', 22° 40" 20.33'
DM: 46° 33.204", 22° 40.339"
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Canyon Start
46.557647°, 22.6798°
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DMS: 46° 33" 27.53', 22° 40" 47.28'
DM: 46° 33.459", 22° 40.788"
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DMS: 46° 33" 27.53', 22° 40" 47.28'
DM: 46° 33.459", 22° 40.788"
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Canyon End
46.553981°, 22.6781°
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DMS: 46° 33" 14.33', 22° 40" 41.16'
DM: 46° 33.239", 22° 40.686"
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DMS: 46° 33" 14.33', 22° 40" 41.16'
DM: 46° 33.239", 22° 40.686"
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Literatures:
Canyoning Book
Alin V. Popa, Ioan Pop (John)
2024
978-973-0-39907-3
To purchase The Canyon Guide of Romania, just send an email to office@apic.ro .Each copy costs €22 + shipping.
The guide spotlights 35 documented canyons, each with key statistics, a profile topo sketch, an area map, concise descriptions, and flash-flood ratings. These sculpted corridors slice through the wild Carpathian Mountains, revealing some of Romania’s purest alpine beauty across 200+ pages. We have linked to this book also some new canyons explored after the book went to print, keeping your adventures fully up to date.
Hydrology:
