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Easy ride on two wheels to Peșteana Marsh

Bike Riding · Transylvania
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  • Nearby Peșteana village
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The Peșteana Marsh or Bottomless Lake is an interesting tourist attraction in Hunedoara County, recommended especially for admiring the Round-leaved sundew carnivorous plant.

moderate
Distance 14.1 km
0:59 h
59 m
60 m
429 m
380 m

Away from the more famous tourist attractions such as the church of Densuș or the historical site of Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa, the Peșteana marsh is sometimes overlooked. Some tourists complain that there is little information on how to reach the marsh.

To get to the village, respectively to the entrance to the actual route to the marsh, just follow the local, well-paved county road. You will ride on a scenic road, perfect for cycling, with viewpoints towards the surrounding villages.

Then, look for the reformed church in the village. Your route to the marsh starts here and you should find informative panels, organized by the Pro Edu Densușianu Association. 

The route to the Bottomless Lake is recommended for everyone, but not anytime. The carnivorous plant is best seen in summer, as are the butterfly colonies along the trail. The hare's-tail cottongrass, another rare plant that prefers wetlands, doesn't show off all year round, but only in certain months.

 

Author’s recommendation

The path to the marsh is not recommended in case of rain, because of possible accidents.

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Sînziana Mihalache 
Update: December 08, 2022
Difficulty
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Highest point
429 m
Lowest point
380 m
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Safety information

You might bump into flocks of sheep on the upper plateau - pay close attention to the sheepdogs.

Start

Hățăgel (380 m)
Coordinates:
DD
45.575649, 22.836947
DMS
45°34'32.3"N 22°50'13.0"E
UTM
34T 643322 5048542
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Destination

Peșteana village - Peșteana Marsh/Bottomless Lake

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Parking

Leave the bike, secured to a fence of an electricity pole, where the path starts to ascend.

Coordinates

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45.575649, 22.836947
DMS
45°34'32.3"N 22°50'13.0"E
UTM
34T 643322 5048542
w3w 
///geological.weeknight.fractures
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Equipment

Sufficient water, especially on hot days.


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Parts of this content were machine translated using Romanian as the source language

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.1 km
Duration
0:59 h
Ascent
59 m
Descent
60 m
Highest point
429 m
Lowest point
380 m
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