Farcu crystal cave, Pădurea Craiului Mountains

GPS Coordinates:
46.81725 N, 22.42369 E

Farcu area is situated in the upper basin of the Roșia valley (Crișul Negru basin), near Roșia localities.

The karst platou Farcu hill, with an altitude of 375 m is the place where in 1987, after advancing front of the gallery so mining was discovered Crystal Cave Farcu. The cave has a lenght of 251 m and oscillation of level of 16 m.

After breakthrough followed black years for the cave, the rare crystals were broken and sold for small change. Only the 35 m vertical, failed to protect the crystals from the cave ceiling. Following the work of planning the 2012 cave became visited.

After 200 m of galeries we arrive in the world of crystals, in the incredible quantity and forms. Tour and Arts landscaped ends in a balcony where you can admire the dragonfly reserve became famous already

In a former mine gallery was arranged a mining museum, where they were gathered mining equipment remaining after decommissioning. Near the you can test your currage on a zip line.

For sightseeing, visiting times and prices please call to:

0040-359-410-556

0040-745-602-203

E-mail. contact@capdd-bihor.org