Ceahlău Massif

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Ceahlău Massif
Ceahlau 2.jpg
Highest point
Elevation 1,907 m (6,257 ft)
Coordinates 46°57′18″N25°56′45″E / 46.955°N 25.9457°E / 46.955; 25.9457
Geography
Location Neamț County, Romania
Parent range Eastern Carpathians
Geology
Age of rock Cretaceous
Mountain type Intrusive
3D - Ceahlau Panoramic 3D, Ceahlaul.gif
3D - Ceahlău

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.

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Activities

Ceahlau - "Piatra Lata din Ghedeon" rock formation Ceahlau1.jpg
Ceahlău - "Piatra Lată din Ghedeon" rock formation
Leontopodium alpinum, edelweiss or floare de colt is a protected species in Romania since 1933 Leontopodium alpinum Szarotka alpejska 01.jpg
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

Notable sights and places

Climate

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

Climate data for Ceahlău Toaca, 1991-2020 (elevation 1897m)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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 days31.028.330.528.610.90.40.00.10.98.816.629.0185.1
Source: NOAA [6]

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