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Tinutul Buzaului- Rupestral Ensembles from Aluniș and Nucu villages, Hânsaru Lake
This time, I propose you a tour within the newest UNESCO geopark in Romania: Ținutul Buzăului. It is a land of treasures, that will surprise you at every single step.
We will start our trip in Aluniș village, by visiting the local small church, that is one of the oldest orthodox places of worship in Romania, established in 1274. The legend tells the story of two shepherds that had a strange dream: a voice told them to smash a stone and inside of it they will find an icon. Amazed by the fact that they did find it, they built the little stone church where religious services are still held.
From Aluniș, we will follow some unbeaten trails to Nucu-Bozioru area, where we will visit the largest rupestral complex:
Dionysius the Spinner Cave (Pestera Dionisie Torcatorul), the stone house where the monk, skillful at spinning and weaving wool chose to live in solitude. The cave has places for bed, table and a vertical weaver. We will climb on a wooden ladder and enter the small settlement through a tinny hole. The cave was named after Dionysius who lived there in the nineteenth century.
From here, we follow the path to Saint Iosif’s Cave. Carved in a huge rock, the church has preserved the initially aspect. Above the entrance there is a fish, a paleo-Christian symbol.
Deeper into the forest, we’ll discover Agatonul Vechi and Agatonul Nou:
For the way back to Aluniș, we’ll follow other trail that will offer us the option to admire Crucea Spatarului and Hansaru Lake (The Lake of Thieves):
GOOD (AND IMPORTANT) TO KNOW
- Length of the tour: around 19 km
- Difference of elevation: 500 m
- Duration: 6 – 7 hours
- Difficulty level: MEDIUM
- Places available: 6
- Meeting place: April 27, at 08.30, town of Patarlagele near the junction of DN10 with the road to Colti/Alunis.
- For your safety, please read carefully Day Hike Checklist, and be sure that you have all your stuff prepared accordingly.
- Before booking your place it is VERY IMPORTANT to read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS of my tours.
- In order to participate at this tour, REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY!!!
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