Valea Cetatii Cave

Valea Cetăţii (Fundata) Cave is located on the western side of the Postavaru Mountain, 3.5 kilometers from Râşnov, 1.5 kilometers from Râşnov Citadel, and at an elevation of 790 meters. Its rank as one of the most beautiful caves in Romania. The cave is part of the Valea Cetăţii (Cave Valley) protected natural area, which was established to protect and conserve natural elements of unique ecological, scientific, and landscape value and significance, such as karst, secular trees, flora, and water losses on the Fundăţica slope. The protected natural area can be reached by car, bicycle, or foot. The cave, which is roughly 3 kilometers from Râşnov Citadel on Valley Road, was originally opened in 1949, a year after a hydraulic access was discovered after an explosion.

With a total length of around 958 meters, the cave is currently safe and well-lit for guided tours. The entrance is through a tiny tunnel that leads to the Great Hall, which has a concert playground in the middle and excellent acoustics. The cave was discovered in 1949 and charted in the early 1950s at a height of 790 meters (major entrance), however access to the interior was only possible on the belly. Recently, measures were made to allow visitors to explore it in the best possible conditions, including the construction of steps, walkways, handrails, and a lighting system in Romania's peculiar cold, which can maintain a temperature of 8-9 degrees Celsius throughout the year, cave tour is done with everyone.

Although it was vandalized at some point, stalactites and stalagmites of various sizes, including a 2 m tall stalactite that overlooks the entrance to the "Great Hall" like the Borzeşti oak, welcoming the few visitors fiercely, can still be seen in the "Great Hall." The cave is 200.6 meters long and has a branching index of 4.77. The cave's dripping water is abundant, and it is placed throughout the cave's network of passageways. The amount of water varies depending on the season, however there is always some water and condensation on the cave walls owing to air contact. The Cave had an initial phase with water-filled passageways, which expanded corrosion regions, and after switching to a free-flow level, erosion shaped and vertically. A section of the cave is only accessible to skilled visitors; the entrance is located at an altitude of 825 meters and is difficult to access (only on the belly). However, if you have the right equipment, you can see the Cave in all of its glory.

Since February 2010, a company has been in charge of the Fortress Valley Cave's protected natural area. The harm to the karstic structures was fortunately stopped at this point, and the cave was built using cutting-edge technology. After a massive rehabilitation project, the cave reopened to the public in December 2010. The cave is also used for classical music events due to its amazing acoustics.

Length: 958 m
Address: Râșnov 505400, Romania