Peștera Huda lui Papară

Huda lui Papară Cave, set in the limestone massif at the edge of the Trascău Mountains, in Alba County, is one of the most spectacular and most difficult caves in Romania, famed for its underground waterfalls and for the country's largest bat colony. An active watercourse flows through its galleries, and the visiting route, full of thresholds, waterfalls and narrow flooded passages, demands caving gear and an authorised guide, being reserved for the well prepared. The cave's legendary name recalls a shepherd, Papară, lost here with his flock.

The impressive bat colony, strictly protected, makes the cave a nature reserve of great biological value. The scree, the damp and the absolute darkness make exploration an intense experience, only for lovers of adventure. Practical note: never enter unaccompanied; turn to an authorised caving club, since the cave is dangerous and access is regulated to protect the bats.