v3 a2 II
2h5
15min
1h30
20min
762m
706m
56m
22m
3x30 m
5
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Summary:
The Vânătările Ponorului Canyon is located at the southwestern edge of the Bedeleu Massif in the Trascău Mountains and is formed by the Poienii Valley. It features a total of 5 abseils, in a meandering and narrow limestone relief (in the first 3 waterfalls), after which it widens and continues its descent into a broad, more open riverbed.
Summary:
The Vânătările Ponorului Canyon is located at the southwestern edge of the Bedeleu Massif in the Trascău Mountains and is formed by the Poienii Valley. It features a total of 5 abseils, in a meandering and narrow limestone relief (in the first 3 waterfalls), after which it widens and continues its descent into a broad, more open riverbed.
Access:
Approach (15 min):
Tour (1 h 30):
Return (20 min):
Coordinates:
Parking Entry and Exit
46.375261°, 23.457442°
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DMS: 46° 22" 30.94', 23° 27" 26.79'
DM: 46° 22.516", 23° 27.447"
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DMS: 46° 22" 30.94', 23° 27" 26.79'
DM: 46° 22.516", 23° 27.447"
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Canyon Start
46.370444°, 23.461342°
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DMS: 46° 22" 13.6', 23° 27" 40.83'
DM: 46° 22.227", 23° 27.681"
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DMS: 46° 22" 13.6', 23° 27" 40.83'
DM: 46° 22.227", 23° 27.681"
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Canyon End
46.370561°, 23.459011°
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DMS: 46° 22" 14.02', 23° 27" 32.44'
DM: 46° 22.234", 23° 27.541"
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DMS: 46° 22" 14.02', 23° 27" 32.44'
DM: 46° 22.234", 23° 27.541"
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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.
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