Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park

Gorges, waterfalls and caves in the Anina Mountains of south-west Romania

The Nera river cuts a gorge through the south of the Anina Mountains, past waterfalls such as Bigăr, Beușnița and Șușara, and Ochiul Beului Lake. Cirques, crevasses, caves and canyons shelter species that are endemic or very rare.

1Cheile Nerei (Nera Gorge)The park's main hike, 22.7 km between Șopotu Nou and Sasca Română.

2Cascada BigărCalled one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world.

Things to do

On footHike the 22.7 km Nera Gorge (Cheile Nerei) trail between Șopotu Nou and Sasca Română, which needs around 9 hours
On footWalk the trail from Văioaga Waterfall to Ochiul Beului Lake
On footFollow the hiking trail to Șușara Waterfall from the exit of Sasca Montană
Try thisBuy fresh trout at the farm near Bigăr Waterfall

Romania · Caraș-Severin Est. 1990 Size 368 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

Also worth seeing

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Lacul Ochiul Beului
A lake on the trail after Văioaga Waterfall.

Where it is

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