Cavnic: Winter Sports, Nature and Monuments

Cavnic lies at the foot of the Gutâi Mountains, along the upper course of the Cavnic River, at an altitude of 550 to 1,120 metres. The forests of Cavnic transition from beech-dominated forests at lower and middle elevations to mixed and coniferous forests at higher elevations; the Cavnic River crosses the town from east to west.

Winter Sports

The “Roata” slopes at SuperSki Cavnic are 6 kilometres long in total. They include an area for beginners, an intermediate area and a run for advanced skiers; there is also a sledding park with two runs totalling 600 metres.

The “Icoana” ski resort is geared towards families and beginners, as well as alpine skiing, sledding runs and alternative leisure activities. SuperSki Cavnic offers a ski and snowboard school with a covered conveyor belt for beginners and a separate beginner area.

The Cavnic ski resort comprises seven slopes totalling 8.5 kilometres and is suitable for beginners, intermediate skiers and professionals. The different run lengths and difficulty levels can be compared when planning.

When comparing a hotel in Cavnic, you can check the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions side by side on the offer pages. These three details help you compare the options transparently for a specific travel period and the preferred type of accommodation.

Culture

The Born and Papp Museum houses documents, photographs, minerals and writings from the collections of Ignar Edler von Born and Simon Papp. The wooden “Sf. Varvara” Church in Cavnic is a registered monument and dates from 1812. The “Stâlpul Tătar” monument in Cavnic commemorates the victory over the Tatars in 1717.

The ruins of the Logolda gold-processing smelter in Cavnic are registered as a monument and date from the 18th century. The non-ferrous metal flotation plant in Cavnic is registered as a monument and dates from 1810–1820.

“Cântarea versului lu’ Constantin” is considered a traditional form of theatre. For more than a century, it was performed every year during the winter holidays in Cavnic. Brondoșii is a winter custom from Cavnic in which masked men walk through the streets during the Christmas season and make loud noises for ritual purposes.

The Brondoșii wear white traditional costumes, opanken, sheepskin masks and bells attached to harnesses. More than 60 people took part in that year’s edition of the Lenker competition in Cavnic; it was the 11th edition.

Trails

The hike to Piatra Mălnașului begins in Cavnic-Handal and is classified as easy. Piatra Mălnașului can be climbed carefully without alpine techniques and without alpine safety equipment.

The circular route from Cavnic via Pășunea Gaidoș, Grădina Regelui, Stanul Herștiol and Stâlpul Tătarilor can be reached by buses on the Baia Mare–Cavnic route, by mountain bike or by car.

Other places:Vișeu De Jos, Poienile Izei, Seini, Remeţi, Botiza, Staţiunea Borşa, Onceşti, Săpânța

To the overview of the wider destination: Maramureş.