The area is also known as the Rez or Șes Mountains, and the highest altitude is reached by Măgura Peak at 918 m. The more gentle slopes descending off peaks in between Sălaj and Bihor counties are popular with cyclists. The more experimented ones venture here for endurance tours on...
Discover the Codru-Moma Mountains
Codru-Moma Mountains are located in the southern part of Bihor County (maximum altitude: Pleşu Peak, 1112 meters). The most important natural site of Codru Moma Mountains is Peștera Câmpenească / Câmpeneasca Cave, which can be accessed only with special equipment. The stream that passes through the Izbuc village enters the...
Unique in Romania – The Vida Lake
The Vida Lake, found right next to the Luncasprie village from the Dobreşti community, was first used in 1967. The funnel shaped spillway, which is unique in Romania, along with the beauty of the surrounding landscape, has made the Vida Lake one of the most famous tourist attractions from Bihor...
Piatra Șoimului Fortress … a nest of eagles
This fortress, also known as Şinteu Fortress is situated in the village of Peştiş, which belongs to the city of Aleşd from an administrative standpoint. According to the documents from 1306, the Piatra Șoimului Fortress was apparently a refuge and it already existed during the period of the Tatar-Mongol invasions...
‘Izbuc’ Monastery and the Healing Spring
'Izbuc' Monastery is an attractive tourist site visited by many pilgrims on important religious events, such as the Dormition (referring to the Orthodox faith which marks the passing of the 'Virgin Mary' from her earthly life) and on Ascension Day. Another tourist site, close to the monastery, is the Healing...