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[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Legend of Piatra Lacrimata Stone from Ceahlau

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau on the route bookmarked with a  red cross that starts in the Durau resort – Poiana Viezuri – Duruitoarea Waterfall – Poiana Saiusului and goes up to Dochia Chalet, you’ll see the Weeping Stone after you pass Curmatura Stanile.
As every rock from the mountain Ceahlau this one has its own legend but it was lost in time. The main characteristic of it is that it looks like a human face that weeps. Some of the locals say that the rock has magical powers and …

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[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Legend of Panaghia Stone from Ceahlau

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau on the route bookmarked with a red line, that start at the Cabin Fantanele – Piatra Lata – Panaghia – under the peek Toaca and that goes up to the Cabin Dochia, you’ll encounter an imposing stone called Panaghia Stone.
There are few stories about this rock but the most beautiful and interesting one is the legend that was presented to us by the writer Calistrat Hogas. He says that Panaghia was a beautiful girl that the Fates took her on the mountain in the …

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[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Legend of Ceahlau Mountain

The mountain Ceahlau, the old mountain king from the Moldavian Carpathians, considered by the daci to be the home of their god Zamolxis, it is said that took birth because of the emperor Traian. After he conquered these places he ordered to all the slaves to build a big mountain that will protect them from savage armies. He placed a soldier on top of the mountain that was supposed to let the people know if they’re under attack.
One day the soldier died by an enemy arrow and from that day …

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[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Legend of Dochia Stone from Ceahlau Mountain

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau following the route bookmarked with blue triangle that starts at Izvorul Muntelui Chalet – Dochia Stone– Jgheabul cu Hotar and goes up to Dochia Chalet, you’ll encounter a big and impressive rock called Dochia Stone. This is the stone with the biggest number of legends from the Ceahlau Mountain.
It seems that the name of the rock comes from the St Martira Evdokia. There is a legend that speaks about an old female shepherd that was dressed with many sheepskins. She climb the mountain with …

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[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Legend of Claile lui Miron Stones from Ceahlau Mountain

If you climb the mountain Ceahlau on the route bookmarked with a red line that starts at the Izvorul Muntelui Chalet – Poiana Maicilor – Claile lui Miron – Ocolasul Mic and goes up to the Dochia Chalet you’ll encounter two rock formations that are known as “Claile lui Miron”. Although it represents a touristic attraction for those that climb the mountain, there are few that know the local legend of these stones.
The legend speaks of an old shepherd who many years back, came here from Secu or Izvorul Alb …

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[7 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Ceahlau Massif Route: Durau Resort – Duruitoarea Waterfall

The complete tour goes up to Dochia Cabin and the bookmark is red cross on white background. Here is the list of points through which the route goes:
Durau (800 m) – Steofan’s Plain – In Vesuri (1200 m) – Duruitoarea Waterfall (1210 m) – Polita Scaius (1400 m) – Piciorul Schiop (1780 m) – Dochia Cabin (1750 m)
The altitude difference is 995 m and the length of the route is 7.5 km. the approximate time for this route is 4 – 5 hours. In winter the route is accessible only …