Turda Gorge
Turda, Romania
A limestone gorge about three kilometres long, with a path along the stream beneath tall cliffs and caves. Park at the eastern entrance near the cabana; a small fee is collected on the trail.
Turda Gorge (Cheile Turzii) lies about 6 km west of Turda in Cluj County in Transylvania (Romania), roughly 15 km south-east of Cluj-Napoca. The Hășdate River has carved a limestone valley here; sources give lengths of 1.3 to 2.9 km and walls from 200 up to about 300 m high. The nature reserve covers around 324 hectares.
About 60 caves, mostly small, are known; the longest measures around 120 m. More than 1,000 plant and animal species live here, including 67 bird species. The gorge is one of Romania’s most important climbing areas, with over 200 routes. The site has been inhabited since the Neolithic.
According to the Transylvania tourist information, the main season coincides with climbers’ holidays. The gorge is easy to visit as a trip from Cluj-Napoca.
- Nearest town
- Turda, Romania
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.5640, 23.6800
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Featured in these trip guides
Nearby
.jpg){kind=link}
Campsites nearby
- Camping Cheile TurziiCampsite1 km from Turda GorgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- La FoișorCampsite9 km from Turda GorgeWi-Fi
- Camping GyopárCampsite13 km from Turda GorgeTentsNo dogsWi-Fi
- Moara de VântCampsite15 km from Turda GorgeTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Camp VirtusCampsite17 km from Turda Gorge
- ColinaCampsite23 km from Turda GorgeTentsCaravansShowersToilets
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Turda Gorge?
Turda Gorge is in Turda, Romania, at GPS 46.5640, 23.6800. It is about 23 km from Cluj-Napoca.
Can you camp near Turda Gorge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Cheile Turzii, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Turda Gorge?
Turda Gorge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Western Transylvania: Turda salt mine to Corvin Castle.
What is there to see near Turda Gorge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Turda Salt Mine (9 km), Rimetea (15 km), Cluj-Napoca Old Centre (24 km) and Alba Carolina Citadel (56 km).
When is the best time to visit Turda Gorge?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)