Stânca bazaltică de la Rupea

Microcanionul este săpat de pârâul Hoghiz care îşi are izvoarele în curmătura dintre Măguricea Mare şi Pleşiţa, pe coasta vestică a Perşanilor. Aria protejată este formată din stânci bazaltice cu un relief aparte, versanţi cu aspect de pereţi verticali abrupţi și secţionaţi, ce se aseamănă cu văile canioanelor, însă la o scară mult mai mică. Peisajul este întregit şi de două cascade, precum şi de o peşteră de mici dimensiuni formată în versantul stâng. Sursă text și foto: http://romaniasalbatica.ro/

Prezenţa vulcanilor noroioşi în Bazinul Transilvaniei este favorizată de prezenţa acumulărilor de gaze şi a apelor de zăcământ şi a depozitelor sedimentare, care servesc ca strat sursă de material pentru vulcanii noroioşi. Pe la mijlocul sec. XX au apărut primele emanaţii de noroi, care au clădit acești vulcani noroioși, un caz geologic extrem de rar. Au fost observați şase astfel de vulcani în perimetrul care constituie situl geologic protejat. Vulcanii Noroioși de la Homorod se manifestă diferit. Doi dintre ei au o activitate sporadică şi cel mai probabil gradul lor de activitate este influenţat de greutatea masei de apă care îi presează. Unul dintre cei mai activi este denumit Homorod 3, acesta având o erupție chiar în infrastructura drumului. Homorod 4 este de tip bazin noroios și este cel mai activ, putând fi văzut bolborosind. Sursă text și foto: http://romaniasalbatica.ro/

Comăna Cave (or the Cave from Poiana Mănăstirii) is a naturally protected area of a speological type. The cave of Comăna is situated in the central part of Perșani Mountains, upstream from the village of Comăna de Sus, Brașov County. Comăna constitutes the underground road of the brook which collects its waters on a pendulous plateau located to the south of the Peștera mountain. The cave has a system of galleries on three levels, extending on 2.500 meters and an unevenness of 70 m (-40). It is difficult to reach this cave, it is very difficult to cover it and there are many “traps”, it has many narrow passages which can be passed only by those that have a good physical condition, well trained with adequate equipment and it is mandatory that they are accompanied by at least one guide-member of the Speleology Club Silex Brasov (www.silex.go.ro). Text and photo sources: http://www.brasovtourism.eu/; http://romaniasalbatica.ro/

The Geological Complex of Racoş is a geological area of national importance of 95.2 ha and is integrated into the Natura2000 Homoroadelor Hills since 2007. Today the protected area preserves the visible four-quartered basaltic volcanic manifestations in the three pits. .The Racoş Geological Complex comprises the following tourist attractions: - The Monument of the Basalt Columns of Racos (MTTC Pit); - Emerald Lake (Brazi Pit); - The Offshore Volcano (Dealul Hegheş Basalt Scale Pit). To be visited only on the marked road or with a guide approved by the area's custodians. The entrance fee is 5 lei / adult and 3 lei / students or students

Perșani Mountains belong to the Eastern Carpathians and cover an area of one tousand square kilometers. They are separated from Făgăraș and Piatra Craiului Mountains by the Șinca and Bârsa Valleys. In the north, they are prolonged indiscernibly into Harghita Mountains. Its peaks reach heights of medium size, around 800-1000 m. Măgura Codlei peak (1292 m) and Vârful Ceții (1104) are the highest summits. Geographically, they are divided in three major groups. The Southern Perșani, are located between the Șinca and Bârsa valleys on the south, and Vlădeni Depression on the north. The highest summits in the Southern Perșani are Hoapecu (980 m), Ciuta (975 m), Cetățuiei (975 m), Frăsinet (935 m), and Stimbavului (922 m). The Central Perșani represents the true grandeur of these mountains. They are bordered on the south by Vlădeni Depression and on the north by the valley of Olt river. Its eastern sector displays higher summits (Cetății-1104 m, Horezu- 1055 m, Coasta Țiganului -1034 m) and thicker woods, while on the western sector, which has a lower altitude, one encounters a more fragmented scenery. The Northern Perșani (named also Dugăului Mountains, after the main summit) have lower altitudes. Here one finds the summits Părăul Fântânii (847 m), Chingii (815 m), Tipia Racoșului (820 m), Ascuns (988 m), Merca (1002 m), and Dugău (1011 m). The basaltic columns represent one of the most remarkable attractions of these mountains. Those from Racoș, covering a much broader area (1,05 ha) in the vicinity of the railway station, on the right bank of Olt river, are the result of a quarry opened only in the twentieth century. The western part is a protected area as natural monument. The polyhedral shapes can reach heights of twelve meters. The more amorphous basaltic deposits from Hoghiz are currently quarried. The surroundings of Racoș are the richest in geological vestiges, with small animals petrified in the ancient layers. Carhaga fossiliferous area , measuring cca 1,60 ha, is located in Racoș village, between the Carhaga and Chioveș brooks. Geological sediments of grey and pinkish colours, with limestone streaks have captured within them a variety of cephalopods. The exceptional shapes and colors of the stones are blending with the colors of the lake. Although the extension of mud volcanoes from Homorod does not belong to the mountains, they appeared in the geological past of the area. Sources of salted water were recorded at Rupea (some of them were in olden times collected), Homorod (presenting a sulphurous concentration), Mercheașa, and with a higher concentration at the wells from Dacia and Racoșu de Sus. Some sparkling water wells with low discharge exist on the territory of Homorod. The limestone areas in the north-west of Perșani Mountains are covered with downy oak, manna, cornel tree, wild rose, white violet, blueweed, etc. There grow several protected plants as well (Dianthus spiculifolius, the azure flowers of liverleaf, the Carpathian bellflower, and a rare species of blackberry bush). The good quality of pastures and the adequate climate have provided for a long time very good conditions for the horse stud (Nonius race) from Homorod, which was specialized in the production of breeding stallions for the army. The berries and mushrooms are frequently found. Text and photo source: http://www.rupeaturistica.ro/; http://romaniasalbatica.ro/

Localizată în apropiere de comuna Holbav, pe Dealul Ghirtalău, între Pârâul Crucii şi Pârâul Lupului, aria protejată desemnată în anul 2004, cuprinde fosta carieră de argilă Holbav. Succesiunea litologică de aproximativ 230 – 250 de metri lungime a rezervaţiei, reprezintă un sit geologic de cercetare ştiinţifică pentru facultăţile de specialitate în domeniile geologie, geografie, protecţia mediului, ecologie sau minerit. În vecinătatea rezervaţiei se află satul Holbav, unde se pot observa tradiţiile păstrate cu grijă de locuitorii zonei şi peisaje rupte parcă dintr-un basm. De la punctul numit La Cruce, aproape de vârful unui deal, se pot privi împrejurimile ce străjuiesc satul, dar și culmile Parcului național Piatra Craiului. Sursă text și foto: http://romaniasalbatica.ro/

It is a floral and forestry reservation, situated at 20 km from Brasov, at an altitude of 500 m and spreads on a surface of 300 ha. It has oaks, fir trees, tulips and other floral species. It’s fauna consists of snakes, lizzards, wasps, crows. Text and photo sources: http://www.brasovtourism.eu/; http://romaniasalbatica.ro/

This is a botanical reservation, and it represents an important area in the depression of Brașov County. It is well justified that it has been declared a natural reservation. It is situated in the central part of Brașov county, at the eastern side of Țara Bârsei, near Olt River, and at a height of 525 m. It is crossed by several rivers and rapids, such as: Husbav, Valea Morilor, Pârâul de sub Coastă, and it is fed by numerous springs which are remains of the former glacial relicvs. The terrain is plain, specific to the relief of the area. Here, the average annual temperature is 7 degrees C, and during wintertime it is 5 degrees below 0 C. Although the precipitation is well reduced, the humidity of the area remains. The reservation is somewhat protected, but the initial surface has been reduced by the drainage made in the area, and nowadays it has an unsatisfactory look. Text and photo sources: http://www.brasovtourism.eu/; http://romaniasalbatica.ro/

The Lempeș hill is part of the category of botanical reservations. This complex constitutes a typical component of the natural environment from the Depression of Brașov and has a scientific value without doubt. The reservation is found on the administrative territory of the commune of Hărman and Sânpetru, being located on the Lempeș Hill, known as the Fortress Hill. The surface of the reservation is 274,5 hectors. It was included in the natural protected area, of national interest, under the name of Fortress Hill - Lempeș. The fauna is diverse and includes protected species like the hen-hawk, small eagle and the stag. Text și photo-video sources: http://www.brasovtourism.eu/; http://romaniasalbatica.ro/; https://www.youtube.com/Romania Montană