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The Ceahlău Massif (pronounced [tʃe̯ahˈləw]) is one of the most famous mountains of Romania.[1] It is part of the Bistrița Mountains range of the Eastern Carpathians division, in Neamț County, in the Moldavia region. The two most important peaks are Toaca (1904 m elevation) and Ocolașul Mare (1907 m elevation). It is bounded to the east by the river Bistrița and Lake Bicaz, to the south by the river Bicaz. From the south, the main access point is the village of Izvorul Muntelui, located 12 km north from the town of Bicaz. To the north, Mount Ceahlău is also accessible from Durău.

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Ceahlău Massif
Highest point
Elevation	1,907 m (6,257 ft)
Coordinates	46.955°N 25.9457°E / 46.955; 25.9457
Geography
Location	Neamț County, Romania
Parent range	Eastern Carpathians
Geology
Age of rock	Cretaceous
Mountain type	Intrusive

Activities

Ceahlău National Park shelters a large variety of flora and fauna; some of the species are endemic or rarely seen elsewhere in Romania.

Hiking

Mount Ceahlău is a popular hiking destination in Romania. There are seven main marked trails built for hikers and tourists.[2] There are entry fees for visiting Ceahlău National Park.[3] and fines for not respecting park's regulations.[3] The park is monitored by local rangers, and there is also a mountain rescue service (Salvamont).[4]

Skiing

There are ski slopes located at Durău.

Camping

Camping is permitted only in a few designated places: in Durău, near Dochia Chalet and in Izvorul Muntelui.

Chalets and refuges

• Izvorul Muntelui Chalet (757 m elevation, basecamp), near Bicaz
• Dochia Chalet (1750 m, near Toaca Peak)
• Fântânele Chalet (1220m, near Durău)[5]
• Ceahlău - Toaca weather station

Notable sights and places

• Duruitoarea waterfall
• Panaghia rock
• Piatra Lată din Ghedeon rock formation
• Ocolașul Mic Peak
• Dochia Rock
• Turnul lui Butu Stone
• Poiana Maicilor (engl: Nuns' glade)
• Poiana Stănile
• Polița cu crini protected area
• Gardul Stănilelor

Other uses of the name

• Ceahlăul Stadium, in Piatra Neamț
• FC Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț, a Romanian soccer team

See also

• Seven Natural Wonders of Romania

References

External links

• Ceahlău National Park official website
• Ceahlău National Park on Romania tourism official website
• Ceahlău on Visit Neamt page
• Picture gallery
• Website with information about the Carpathians Mountains
• Photos of Ceahlău Massif

На других языках

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- [en] Ceahlău Massif

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[ru] Чахлэу

Чахлэ́у — один из самых известных горных массивов в Румынии. Расположен в Восточных Карпатах, в жудеце Нямц в Молдове. В Чахлэу находятся вершины Тоака (1904 м) и Околашул-Маре (1907 м). Чахлэу окружён с востока рекой Бистрица и озером Биказ и с юга рекой Биказ.

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