Country:
România / Romania
Region: Nord-Vest / Nord-West
Subregion: Apuseni Natural Park
Town: Vârtop
v2 a1 III
4h5
35min
2h30
1h
947m
679m
268m
15m
1x30 m
15
Car required (high wheelbase)
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Summary:
Cheia Rea Valley is a tributary of the Sighiștel River, located in the Apuseni Natural Park. The valley has formed a narrow canyon from top to bottom, characterized by tall and nearly adjacent slopes. The canyon is generally dry and can be traversed without issues using mountain gear and rubber boots.
Summary:
Cheia Rea Valley is a tributary of the Sighiștel River, located in the Apuseni Natural Park. The valley has formed a narrow canyon from top to bottom, characterized by tall and nearly adjacent slopes. The canyon is generally dry and can be traversed without issues using mountain gear and rubber boots.
Access:
Approach (35 min):
Tour (2 h 30):
Return (1 h):
Coordinates:
Parking Entry and Exit
46.513606°, 22.607656°
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DMS: 46° 30" 48.98', 22° 36" 27.56'
DM: 46° 30.816", 22° 36.459"
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DMS: 46° 30" 48.98', 22° 36" 27.56'
DM: 46° 30.816", 22° 36.459"
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Canyon Start
46.525381°, 22.618172°
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DMS: 46° 31" 31.37', 22° 37" 5.42'
DM: 46° 31.523", 22° 37.09"
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DMS: 46° 31" 31.37', 22° 37" 5.42'
DM: 46° 31.523", 22° 37.09"
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Canyon End
46.524403°, 22.607847°
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DMS: 46° 31" 27.85', 22° 36" 28.25'
DM: 46° 31.464", 22° 36.471"
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DMS: 46° 31" 27.85', 22° 36" 28.25'
DM: 46° 31.464", 22° 36.471"
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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:
