The Vârghișului Gorge is located in the Perșani Mountains. It is a 4-kilometre-long gorge formed in Jurassic limestone.
When planning a trip to Harghita, you may wish to book a hotel in Harghita.
Nature
The Cheile Bicazului–Hășmaș National Park extends across the counties of Harghita and Neamț.
The DN12C passes through Cheile Bicazului–Hășmaș National Park and connects Gheorgheni with Bicaz.
Lake Sfânta Ana lies in the crater of Ciomatul Mare.
Lake Sfânta Ana is a volcanic lake in Central and Eastern Europe.
Tinovul MohoÈ™ is an alpine peat bog in which 13 bodies of water remain.
The Vârghișului Gorge and the caves in the gorge form an 800-hectare national nature reserve in IUCN Category IV, which overlaps with the Natura 2000 protected area RO SPA 0027 Dealurile Homoroadelor.
The Vârghișului Gorge can be reached via the DN13A and then the DJ132, or via the DN12 and then the DJ131.
At Lake Sfânta Ana, rides on an electric pontoon are available for a maximum of 12 people and last 30 minutes.
Via ferrata tours require good physical fitness and suitable equipment; inexperienced participants also need a guide.
Fagul RoÅŸu is a peak in the wider regional surroundings of Harghita.
Vârful Mic is a peak in the wider regional surroundings of Harghita.
Muntele Mic is a peak in the wider regional surroundings of Harghita.
Fagul ÃŽnalt is a peak in the wider regional surroundings of Harghita.
Tinovul MohoÈ™ is home to rare carnivorous plants from the Quaternary period.
Culture
Mikó Castle has housed the Muzeul Secuiesc al Ciucului since 1970.
The Muzeul Secuiesc al Ciucului has an open-air exhibition featuring wooden farmhouses and Szekler gates.
Mini Transylvania Park displays more than 120 miniature models of representative buildings from Transylvania.
Mini Transylvania Park offers rides on a miniature Mocăniță train.
The Toplița Ethnographic Museum depicts the life of an ordinary person from the Toplița area through its various stages.
The Toplița Ethnographic Museum displays traditional garments, some of which are more than 100 years old.
History and religion
The Pentecost pilgrimage takes place every year in Șumuleu Ciuc; it is considered a tradition that has existed for several centuries.
Biserica Ortodoxă Sfânta Maria is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Harghita.
Capela TomeÅŸti is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Harghita.
Biserica Dăneşti is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Harghita.
Biserica Ortodoxă Ciuntită is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Harghita.
The fortified church of Dârjiu features 15th-century murals.
Other subareas: Dittersdorf, Sâncrai, Comuna Lunca de Sus, Capalnita, Cotormani, Senetea, Jigodin-Băi, Comuna Lueta, Comuna Joseni, Cristuru Secuiesc, Făgeţel, Comuna Ciucsângeorgiu, Comuna Lupeni, Borzont, Sâncrăieni, Bălan, Tulgheş, Varsag, Corund, Zetea, Ciumani, Comuna Păuleni - Ciuc, Cozmeni, Toplița, Lunca De Jos, Lacu Roșu, Valea Rece, Păuleni-Ciuc, Ciceu, Borsec, Mugeni, Corund, Subcetate, Frumoasa, Vlăhița, Dănești, Niklasmarkt, Voşlăbeni, Băile Homorod, Sub Cetate, Sândominic, Izvoare, Lazarea, Siculeni, Praid, Baile Tusnad, Miercurea-Ciuc, Odorhellen.
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