Descrizione
Valisoara Gorge is a narrow gorge that stretches for about 3 kilometers and is characterized by its impressive vertical limestone walls, which can reach heights of up to 250 meters. Great place to spot Aquila reale, Rondine montana and on a lucky day even the Eastern Rondine rossiccia. Other species include Zigolo muciatto, Codibugnolo, Gheppio, Merlo acquaiolo, Falco pellegrino and Luì verde.
Dettagli
Accesso
Valisoara Gorge can be approached by car from the south from Aiud city via road 107M or from the north coming from Rimetea. It is located at only 10 km from the Piatra Secuiului, another good birding spot. Best explored on foot.
Allow half day if one visits the panoramic viewpoints located above the Castelul Templul Cavalerilor restaurant or if one decides to explore the marked trails (red dot) that takes you near Coltul Sandului peak, Rachis peak and Coltul Cetate peak than takes you back in a loop to the carpark. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking spot.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Montagna , Canyon/scoglieraCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Montagnoso , RocciosoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , AutunnoMiglior periodo per visitare
Primavera , AutunnoPercorso
Sentiero stretto , Strada asfaltataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FaticosoModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
The best place to spot the Aquila reale is either the panoramic viewpoint (46.37510480698996, 23.581348545551265) in the afternoon or from the Rachis peak (46.37852111277581, 23.588427282749045) in the morning. The Rondine montana nest on the sheer cliff of Coltul Cetate peak just above the first carpark arriving from Aiud. The Rondine rossiccia could nest under the bridge near the first carpark and might be seen around the restaurant buildings.

