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Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park
Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park is a national park in Romania, established in 1990, covering 66 km² (25 sq mi). It is the #10 largest of Romania's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 66 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BCM · 89 km
Nearest airports to Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park
- 1 BCM89 kmstraight line
- 2 SCV105 kmstraight line
- 3 TGM114 kmstraight line
More about Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park
Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park is one of 13 national parks in Romania. It covers 66 km² (6,575 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #10 largest national park in Romania (2.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1990, 36 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Romania (the first dates from 1988). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park
The closest airport is Bacău George Enescu International Airport (BCM), about 89 km away — around 1 h 56 min by car; alternatively Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International Airport (SCV, 105 km). Other national parks within reach include Ceahlău National Park (78 km²), Călimani National Park (0 km²), Rodna National Park (466 km²) and Verkhovyna National Nature Park (120 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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