Peștera Comarnic

Comarnic Cave, in the Anina Mountains of Banat near Reșița, is one of the longest and most spectacular caves in this part of the country, with galleries stretching over several kilometres. Formed across millennia by water acting on the limestone rock, the cave impresses through the richness and variety of its speleothems, stalactites, stalagmites, columns, calcite draperies and petrified cascades in unusual shapes. An underground stream runs through part of the passages, adding to the cool, damp atmosphere typical of the subterranean environment.

The cave also shelters cave-dwelling fauna adapted to the darkness, as well as colonies of bats that hibernate through the cold season. Set within a protected karst area of forested valleys and limestone gorges, Comarnic is a destination prized by caving enthusiasts and hikers alike. Access is by mountain paths, and visiting the developed galleries calls for suitable footwear and warm clothing.