Discover Băișoara: Nature, Culture and Crafts

A 60-kilometre circular route connects Băișoara, St. Băișoara, Buscat, Muntele Boinic and Ocolișel. The circular route then leads back to Băișoara.

Nature and Trails

The ROSCI0119 Muntele Mare Natura 2000 protected area was designated in 2007. Two tourist trails cross the area.

The nearby Stațiunea Muntele Băișorii is a starting point for tourist trails with varying levels of difficulty.

The access road to Stațiunea Muntele Băișorii branches off from the DJ 107M in Băișoara, follows the Ierța Valley for 10 kilometres to the village of Muntele Băișorii, and continues from there for another 8 kilometres to the resort.

The access route is therefore divided into two named sections: first along the Ierța Valley to the village of Muntele Băișorii, and then onward to the Stațiunea. Different levels of difficulty are indicated for the trails at the Stațiunea, while two tourist trails cross the protected area.

More destinations

You can find more destinations within the same higher-level destination here: Frata, Valea Drăganului, Nădăşelu, Tureni, Muntele Băişorii, Dej, Someșu Rece, Sic.

Culture and Events

The annual patronal feast of the Sfântul Prooroc Ilie Tesviteanul Monastery is celebrated on 20 July.

The final location of the Sfântul Prooroc Ilie Tesviteanul Monastery was established in 1994. A temporary wooden church and two monks’ cells were built the following year with the help of the faithful.

The Orthodox Church in Băișoara is dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God. Its foundation stone was laid on 14 September 1991; the church was consecrated on 9 September 2001.

The interior paintings of the Orthodox Church in Băișoara are based on freehand drawings rather than stencils.

“Ziua Comunei Băișoara” is listed as a cultural event in the Băișoara commune.

The Serbările Zăpezii in Băișoara reached their 20th edition in 2024. The event took place from 8 to 11 February 2024.

In the Săcel area of the Băișoara commune, ruins can be seen at the site known as “Cetate”. According to local tradition, they are attributed to the voivode Gelu.

The dates of the religious buildings mark different historical stages: at the monastery, the establishment of the location was followed by the temporary wooden church and the two monks’ cells. In the case of the Orthodox Church, ten years separate the laying of the foundation stone from its consecration.

Traditional Crafts

The Vâltoarea din Băișoara is one of the few traditional facilities of its kind that are still in operation.

At the Vâltoarea, mountain water is channelled through a wooden trough into a large basin. The basin is made of tree trunks.

As part of “Produs de Băișoara”, women hand-weave carpets, bags, tablecloths and other traditional products in the association’s small workshop. These products are typical of the region.

“Produs de Băișoara” includes creative workshops for adults and creative groups for children. The groups focus on old, authentic rural arts and crafts.

At the Vâltoarea, water management and traditional wooden construction come together: the mountain water flows through the trough into the basin built from tree trunks. “Produs de Băișoara” complements this craft aspect with hand-woven everyday items and groups that focus on rural arts and crafts.

To the higher-level travel overview: Cluj-Napoca.