Bicaz Gorges
Cheile Bicazului / Békási-szoros
Romania's most spectacular gorge road. DN12C winds between limestone cliffs up to 300 metres high, and its narrowest point is known as Hell's Throat.
The gorge runs for about 8 km, where the Bicaz River has cut through a limestone massif. Road DN12C follows the river closely and twists between almost vertical cliffs. At the narrowest point, Hell's Throat (Gâtul Iadului), the rock walls seem to hang overhead, and souvenir stalls line the road. You can drive slowly, or stop at a lay-by and walk a stretch, watching out for traffic and falling rocks. The cliffs also have climbing routes and via ferrata. For the best light, drive east from the Red Lake end in the morning. Driving through is free, but traffic jams are common on busy weekends.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Piatra Altarului
- Suhardul Mic
- Șugău Gorges
- Red Lake (Lacu Roșu)
- Hășmașu Mare
- Ceahlău Massif (Toaca Peak)
- Durău Monastery
- Duruitoarea Waterfall