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Turda Salt Baths and Salt Flats

Cluj  >  Romania

It is situated in a depression surrounded by forests. It is part of the Ocna Veche Salts nature reserve. It's been exploited since the roman era.

Added* by Janos Molnar
Most recent update 31 Ιανουαρίου 2025

Description

The area is made up of multiple brackish water surfaces, some of which are used for bathing due to its mineral content. In drier seasons the shallow waters turn into mud baths which attract migrating waterfowl and waders such as Μαχητής, Καλαμοκανάς, Ποταμοσφυριχτής, Αμμοσφυριχτής, Λασπότρυγγας, Δασότρυγγας, Βαλτότρυγγας, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αβοκέτα and also rails like Στικτοπουλάδα. The surrounding wooded areas have their own list of inhabitants. For example (Ευρωπαϊκός) Γκιώνης, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Συκοφάγος and (Κοινό) Αηδόνι.

Details

Access

The site is located near the Turda Salt Baths. Parking is possible near the baths or at the edge of the forest. Press P on the map for directions. Public transport is possible with bus nr.15 but only in the summer months. Better explored on foot. Allow 1-2 hours for exploring.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Pond , Mud flats , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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