Ceahlău Massif

The Ceahlău Massif (pronounced [tʃe̯ahˈləw]) is one of the most famous mountains of Romania.[1] It is part of the Bistrița Mountains range of the Eastern Carpathians division, in Neamț County, in the Moldavia region. The two most important peaks are Toaca (1904 m elevation) and Ocolașul Mare (1907 m elevation). It is bounded to the east by the river Bistrița and Lake Bicaz, to the south by the river Bicaz. From the south, the main access point is the village of Izvorul Muntelui, located 12 km north from the town of Bicaz. To the north, Mount Ceahlău is also accessible from Durău.

For the commune in eastern Romania, see Ceahlău, Neamț.
Ceahlău Massif
Highest point
Elevation1,907 m (6,257 ft)
Coordinates46.955°N 25.9457°E / 46.955; 25.9457
Geography
LocationNeamț County, Romania
Parent rangeEastern Carpathians
Geology
Age of rockCretaceous
Mountain typeIntrusive
3D - Ceahlău

Activities
Ceahlău - "Piatra Lată din Ghedeon" rock formation
Leontopodium alpinum, edelweiss or floare de colț is a protected species in Romania since 1933

Ceahlău National Park shelters a large variety of flora and fauna; some of the species are endemic or rarely seen elsewhere in Romania.

Hiking

Mount Ceahlău is a popular hiking destination in Romania. There are seven main marked trails built for hikers and tourists.[2] There are entry fees for visiting Ceahlău National Park.[3] and fines for not respecting park's regulations.[3] The park is monitored by local rangers, and there is also a mountain rescue service (Salvamont).[4]

Skiing

There are ski slopes located at Durău.

Camping

Camping is permitted only in a few designated places: in Durău, near Dochia Chalet and in Izvorul Muntelui.

Chalets and refuges
  • Izvorul Muntelui Chalet (757 m elevation, basecamp), near Bicaz
  • Dochia Chalet (1750 m, near Toaca Peak)
  • Fântânele Chalet (1220m, near Durău)[5]
  • Ceahlău - Toaca weather station

Notable sights and places
  • Duruitoarea waterfall
  • Panaghia rock
  • Piatra Lată din Ghedeon rock formation
  • Ocolașul Mic Peak
  • Dochia Rock
  • Turnul lui Butu Stone
  • Poiana Maicilor (engl: Nuns' glade)
  • Poiana Stănile
  • Polița cu crini protected area
  • Gardul Stănilelor

Climate

Ceahlău has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc) bordering on tundra climate (Köppen ET).

Climate data for Ceahlău Toaca, 1991-2020 (elevation 1897m)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 8.1
(46.6)		 10.2
(50.4)		 13.6
(56.5)		 18.7
(65.7)		 21.3
(70.3)		 25.1
(77.2)		 25.7
(78.3)		 25.6
(78.1)		 24.0
(75.2)		 19.8
(67.6)		 17.6
(63.7)		 10.4
(50.7)		 25.7
(78.3)
Average high °C (°F) −5.0
(23.0)		 −4.6
(23.7)		 −2.1
(28.2)		 3.4
(38.1)		 9.3
(48.7)		 13.2
(55.8)		 15.1
(59.2)		 15.2
(59.4)		 10.1
(50.2)		 5.7
(42.3)		 1.2
(34.2)		 −3.5
(25.7)		 4.8
(40.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) −7.7
(18.1)		 −7.6
(18.3)		 −5.4
(22.3)		 −0.2
(31.6)		 5.2
(41.4)		 8.9
(48.0)		 10.7
(51.3)		 10.9
(51.6)		 6.2
(43.2)		 2.3
(36.1)		 −1.6
(29.1)		 −6.2
(20.8)		 1.3
(34.3)
Average low °C (°F) −10.2
(13.6)		 −10.2
(13.6)		 −8.0
(17.6)		 −2.7
(27.1)		 2.4
(36.3)		 6.0
(42.8)		 7.7
(45.9)		 8.1
(46.6)		 3.6
(38.5)		 −0.2
(31.6)		 −4.1
(24.6)		 −8.6
(16.5)		 −1.3
(29.6)
Record low °C (°F) −25.8
(−14.4)		 −23.8
(−10.8)		 −15.6
(3.9)		 −11.8
(10.8)		 −4.5
(23.9)		 −1.4
(29.5)		 −1.8
(28.8)		 −6.3
(20.7)		 −16.2
(2.8)		 −20.3
(−4.5)		 −26.4
(−15.5)		 −25.2
(−13.4)		 −26.4
(−15.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 25.0
(0.98)		 28.3
(1.11)		 36.3
(1.43)		 49.5
(1.95)		 82.4
(3.24)		 122.4
(4.82)		 110.3
(4.34)		 93.5
(3.68)		 49.2
(1.94)		 41.0
(1.61)		 24.8
(0.98)		 30.6
(1.20)		 693.3
(27.28)
Average snowy days 31.0 28.3 30.5 28.6 10.9 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.9 8.8 16.6 29.0 185.1
Source: NOAA[6]

Other uses of the name

See also

References
  1. "Prezentare".
  2. "Trasee turistice in Masivul Ceahlau. Trasee montane @ NEAMT ONLINE". Archived from the original on 2015-02-17. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
  3. "Taxe si amenzi în Masivul Ceahlau @ NEAMT ONLINE". Archived from the original on 2020-02-23. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
  4. "Serviciul Public Salvamont Neamt - Masivul Ceahlau @ NEAMT ONLINE". Archived from the original on 2020-02-23. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
  5. "Cabane din Masivul Ceahlau @ NEAMT ONLINE". Archived from the original on 2020-02-23. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
  6. "Ceahlău Toaca Climate Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
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