Dâmbovicioara Cave

The Dambovicioara cave, located in the Rucăr-Bran passage's carstical area, is one of our country's most important speleological areas. Dambovicioara canyon, the entry gate to Dambovicioara cave, is located in the southern portion of the Piatra Craiului Mountains and impresses with its gigantic stone walls, narrow and wild route. The cave has a constant mild humidity, predominately dry, and a temperature ranging from the 10th to the 12th century, with only one gallery of 555 meters in length.

Despite the fact that it is a little cave in comparison to other caves on Romanian territory, the Dambovicioara cave attracts a huge number of tourists each year due to its unique position and shape. It is thought to be at least 300.000 years old, and it was used as a hideaway for two legendary outlaws, Fulga and Budac, during World War I. These two got famous for robbing the wealthy and giving their money to the poor.

The waters of the stream that bears the same name carved out the cave. It is worth mentioning, however, that it is now referred to as a dry cave. This indicates that the stream that gave birth to it has shifted its course and is now running in a new direction. There are less limestone forms here compared to other similar caves, but the temperature inside is rather high, ranging from 10 to 12 ° C.

Length: 555 m

Address: Rucăr-Bran, Romania