Durău, a Unique Place in the Heart of the Ceahlău Mountains
The summer season has passed, but not your wish to travel. September is the right time to enjoy nature that is still at its peak. Although the first leaves have already begun to fall, that does not mean you cannot spend quality time in the heart of the mountains. Where? In Durău resort!
Geographically, the resort is only 35 minutes from Neamț County, a perfect place for relaxation. Although it is a small resort, at Durău you can enjoy welcoming hosts, clean air and truly amazing views. Beyond the proud coniferous forests you can see the majestic peak of Ceahlău.
The resort is visited by tourists who want peace, and not only. The clean, strongly ozone-rich air also has numerous health benefits. In the autumn months, at Durău you can walk numerous mountain trails. There are forest roads specially laid out both for people with no experience and for professionals.
They include the mountain trail you can walk to the Duruitoarea waterfall or to Dochia, which lies at over 1,800 metres altitude. Ceahlău National Park covers the territory of the villages of Durău, Pârâul Mare and Bistricioara, and is considered a protected area. Did you know that Ceahlău mountain is regarded as the "Romanian Athos"?
Here are the tourist attractions you can visit in the area!
The Ruins of the Princes’ Palace (Palatul Cnejilor)
Built in the 14th century on the initiative of the noble Cantacuzino family, the building was in times past a real refuge for the boyars heading for Transylvania. The palace also housed the revolutionaries of 1848. In the village of Ceahlău, the palace did not stand the test of time with flying colours, and today only its ruins can be admired.
Durău Monastery
In the resort of the same name, the place of worship was built on the site of a former hermitage. It has a long history, as it was first mentioned in 1779.
The paintings by Nicolae Tonitza, a well-known painter of the time, are also impressive.
As for the weather, a subalpine climate stands out, and the strongly ozone-rich air is a real remedy for people with asthenic neurosis. If you come to Durău, it is worth knowing which sights are near this mountain resort.
The Bicaz Gorges
Every tourism enthusiast has heard of this splendid place in Romania. In practice, the Bicaz Gorges are also the link between Moldavia and Transylvania. The spectacle of nature impresses every driver who travels the road surrounded by mountains.
In conclusion, we can say that Durău resort is the perfect destination for this time of year. Forget everyday stress and enjoy the simplicity of nature, right in the heart of the Ceahlău mountains.
Read also: What can we visit in Neamț?
