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Nature parkDurău / Izvorul Muntelui (com. Ceahlău, Bicaz)

Ceahlău National Park

The Ceahlău massif, 'the holy mountain of the Romanians', is a nationally protected area and Natura 2000 site (ROSCI 0024, ROSPA 0129).

Its main peaks are Ocolașul Mare (1,907 m) and Toaca (1,904 m), and three of the trails to the plateau start at Izvorul Muntelui. The Izvorul Muntelui visitor centre has a 2D/3D cinema, audio legends of Ceahlău and interactive games for children. Access to the Ocolașul Mare and Polița cu Crini scientific reserves requires the administration's written approval.

Highlights

  1. Vârful Toaca (1.904 m) și Ocolașul Mare (1.907 m)
  2. Cascada Duruitoarea
  3. Centrul de vizitare Izvorul Muntelui (cinema 2D/3D)
  4. Trei trasee montane omologate în 2026
  5. Legendele Ceahlăului (Dochia, Panaghia)
  6. Rezervația Polița cu Crini

Events here

  1. Ceahlău Monastery Feast – Transfiguration Pilgrimage

    Ceahlău Monastery, at 1,800 m

    The Transfiguration pilgrimage, the feast of Mount Ceahlău. Pilgrims climb from Durău and Stănile hermitage and arrive the evening before for the vigil; the liturgy is held at dawn at the monastery below Toaca peak.