Descrição
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 Águia-real, Androinha-das-rochas and on a lucky day even the Eastern Andorinha-dáurica. Other species include Cia, Chapim-rabilongo, peneireiro-de-dorso-malhado / peneireiro, Melro-d'água, falcão-peregrino and Felosa-assobiadeira.
Detalhes
Acesso
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
Floresta , Montanha , Desfiladeiro/precipícioCondições
Plano , Montanhoso , RochosoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , OutonoMelhor hora para visitar
Primavera , OutonoRota
Caminho estreito , Estrada pavimentadaCaminho dificil
ExtenuanteAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
The best place to spot the Águia-real 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 Androinha-das-rochas nest on the sheer cliff of Coltul Cetate peak just above the first carpark arriving from Aiud. The Andorinha-dáurica could nest under the bridge near the first carpark and might be seen around the restaurant buildings.

