The Ponor Fortresses – Cave Entrance loop from Cetățile Ponorului

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The Ponor Fortresses – Cave Entrance loop from Cetățile Ponorului

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4.8

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The Ponor Fortresses – Cave Entrance loop from Cetățile Ponorului

01:34

5.06km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.53 km for 699 m

Waypoints

Start point

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192 m

Trailhead to Cetățile Ponorului and Focul Viu Ice Cave

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From here you can start towards the Ponor Fortresses or towards the Living Fire glacier

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1.63 km

The Ponor Fortresses

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Hard terrain, sure foot and good condition is needed. In wet weather the track is very difficult and dangerous.

Tip by

2.82 km

Chain Climbing Section

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2.96 km

Cave Entrance

Highlight • Cave

3.19 km

Climbing Metal Ladders in Munții Apuseni - Vlădeasa

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5.06 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

1.33 km

948 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

2.03 km

591 m

357 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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The Ponor Fortresses – Cave Entrance loop from Cetățile Ponorului

Trailhead to Cetățile Ponorului and Focul Viu Ice Cave

The Ponor Fortresses

Chain Climbing Section

Cave Entrance

Climbing Metal Ladders in Munții Apuseni - Vlădeasa

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