Rosia Montana gold mine & hike (1 day, from Cluj)
This tour combines the beauty of nature with historical and cultural impressions as well as a touch of adventure. To get to Rosia Montana you will ride on the Transapuseana road, the newest and the most panoramic road in the Apuseni Mountains. Stops with 360 degrees panoramic views will enchant you spirit on the way. Arrive in the once to be village-with-100-lakes, the newest UNESCO site in Romania. Enter one of the oldest gold mine in Europe, exploited 2000 years ago, in Roman times. The day will end with an amazing hike in the legendary realm of the giants. The tour is destined for people concerned with heritage, community life, sustainability, anthropology, history and nevertheless nature. The tour is finally meant to give hope with the perplexing life example of the power of the people against corporations & corruption.
Options
Private tour
min. 1 & max. 7 participants: This option insures you that no other traveller will joint you on the tour.
Pickup included
What's included in Rosia Montana gold mine & hike (1 day, from Cluj)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pick up from your accommodation and departure from Cluj at 8 am. Transfer to Rosia Montana along the Transapuseana road, the most panoramic mountain road in the Apuseni Carpathians. Stop on the way to admire the 360 angle scenic landscape and the old traditional wooden architecture.
Galeriile Romane Rosia Montana
Gold mining area known for over 2000 years, Rosia Montana met it’s first moment of glory during the Roman times. As Dacia became part of the Roman Empire, this area was populated with colonists from the Adriatic Sea and got to be called Alburnus Maior. In 271 AD, the Roman Empire shrinked towards the South, but mining in Rosia Montana continued all along the Middle Ages and even Modern times. The mine galleries carved by the Romans would now put Rosia Montana on top of the list with the oldest mines in Europe. Visit the Mining Museum and walk on the footsteps of the Romans. Great chance to learn about the evolution of mining and uncover the reasoning behind strange mining technics, like using fire, water and vinegar :)
Rosia Montana
The corruption that came with the fall of the communist regime, put Rosia Montana on the built & natural heritage annihilation list. The biggest cyanide lake in Europe was supposed to be built here instead. Like so many other places in the present world, Rosia Montana was doomed by a policitians-corporation alliance. This lead to the biggest chain of civil society protests in Romanian modern history. After 20 years since the evil plan appeared and after 9 years of international trial, the new mining project was stopped. Rosia Montana was finally included in the UNESCO heritage list in 2021. Take a walk in the village to admire the historical buildings that now have a chance to be restaured. Take a hike to admire an ancient mining cultural landscape, with scenic beauty and nature reserves. Become part of the many that share the joy. Walking duration: 2h30min Length: 8 km Elevation: min. elevation 847 m, max. elevation 1112 m
Inclusions
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- services of a professional English / French speaking guide / driver
- entry tickets (for the gold mine)
- all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
- hotel pick up and drop off (only for private tours)
- your personal expences
- your meals & drinks (picnic lunch required)
- your personal hiking equipment (we may help with hiking poles)
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people with bad knees or other mobility problems
- Dress code required: appropriate outdoor clothing & equipment we recommend (season wise): 25l-35l trail backpack, good hiking boots, hiking pants, midlayers, waterproof jacket & pants, hat/cap, sunglasses, gloves, hiking poles, water bottle / hydration packs (min. 1 l)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We'll keep you informed about the pick up time.
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting in front of KFC, Unirii Square.
