Parcul Natural Grădiștea Muncelului-Cioclovina

Gradistea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park, located in the Sureanu Mountains of Hunedoara County, is a highly valuable protected area that combines a spectacular karst landscape with an exceptional historical heritage. Here lie the Dacian fortresses of the Orastie Mountains, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, among them Sarmizegetusa Regia, the capital and religious centre of the Dacian kingdom, with its circular sanctuaries and impressive terraces hidden in the forest. The park also includes caves, gorges and a rich limestone relief, such as the Cioclovina area, known for paleontological and archaeological discoveries.

The dense beech forests shelter a diverse fauna and create an atmosphere of mystery that suits the sacred places of the Dacians. Practical note: visiting the Dacian fortresses requires hiking footwear and time, as the sites are scattered; forest roads can be difficult, so check accessibility in advance.