Carpathian Canyons - Dambovicioara Gorges (Romania)

Dâmbovicioara canyon is 2 km long and can be found in the southern part of the Piatra Craiului mountains. This fabulous gorge is carved in the formations made of sedimentary rocks, limestones and sandstones. Water erosion created authentic ravine with 200 m tall vertical walls, bizare towers, sharp cliffs and underground karst elements such as Dambovicioara cave.
This cave is easily accessible to a public through 250 m long passage with galleries up to 4 metres wide and 5 meters high. It contains remains of a cave bear and formations with strange names like Eagle's wing, Head of a snake or Leopard's skin. Dâmbovicioara cave was mentioned in 1579 and the first scientific works started in 1767 being unique throghout Wallachia. There is a fine cascade called La Galgoaie located at its confluence with Muierii valley. Dâmbovicioara canyon presents picturesque corner and significant component in famous karstic zone which boasts the largest complex of gorges in Romania.

Видео Carpathian Canyons - Dambovicioara Gorges (Romania) канала Lukáš Zemánek