Nature · In the surroundings

Bears’ Cave

On local signs: Peștera Urșilor

Discovered only in 1975, with cave bear fossils and a temperature of around 10 degrees all year round; we recommend bringing a warm layer.

About 2 hours away by car
Suggested visit: about two hours
The interior is well worth a visit
Also suitable for children

Directions from the hotel Official website

Bears’ Cave – stalactites inside the cave — Photo: Zátonyi Sándor, (ifj.) Fizped, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

The story of the place

The cave was discovered in 1975 during blasting at the marble quarry and lies at an altitude of 482 m. It has over 1,500 m of passages on two levels, numerous cave bear fossils (Ursus spelaeus) and a constant temperature of around 10 °C.

Address: Chișcău, Pietroasa commune, Bihor County
Getting there: By car (day trip, mountain road); public transport only after checking the services in advance.
Opening hours and tickets: Current details are available on the official website; on request, our reception will gladly check them for you.
Full name: Bears’ Cave (Peștera Urșilor), Chișcău

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Included in these walks

Union Square – view across the square, Oradea — Photo: Elekes Andor, CC BY-SA 4.0

4–5 days

Four or five days: the city, the warm waters and the mountains

Oradea at leisure, a day at the thermal waters, another in the caves of the Apuseni Mountains and, for a longer stay, a day devoted to children.

Highlights: Union Square, Black Eagle Palace and Church with the Moon.

Departure around 10 a.m., return in the afternoon.

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