Cheile Nerei-Beușnița

Cheile Nerei-Beusnita National Park is one of the wildest and most spectacular protected areas in the Banat, sheltering impressive limestone gorges, waterfalls and lakes of rare beauty. The symbol of the area is Ochiul Beiului, a small lake of astonishing blue-green fed by underground springs, which never freezes completely, located near the Beusnita waterfall, where water cascades over ledges covered in green moss forming natural steps of remarkable beauty. The Nera Gorges, the longest in Romania, wind between limestone walls clad in ancient forests, offering hiking routes that pass through tunnels and paths carved into the rock above the river.

The biodiversity of the area is remarkable, with rare Mediterranean species. Practical note: for long routes, proper footwear and an early start are needed; some paths can be slippery, so caution is essential.