Nature · In the surroundings

Meziad Cave

On local signs: Peștera Meziad

One of the first caves opened to visitors in Romania, with galleries on several levels.

About 2 hours away by car
Suggested visit: an hour and a half
The interior is well worth a visit
Also suitable for children

Directions from the hotel

Meziad Cave – entrance — Photo: Nicu Farcaș, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The story of the place

One of the first caves in Romania to be fitted out for visitors, with 4,750 m of passages on several levels, located in the Pădurea Craiului Mountains. It was explored in 1921 by a team led by Emil Racoviță and refurbished for tourism in 1972.

Address: Meziad Valley, near the village of Meziad, Bihor County
Getting there: By car (via Beiuș); it can be combined with Bears’ Cave on the same day.
Opening hours and tickets: Our reception will be pleased to provide current details.

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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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