Vlăhița: Lobogó Alpine Coaster, Peaks and Culture

The Lobogó Alpine Coaster in Băile Homorod, a district of Vlăhiţa, is almost 1,000 metres long. On the Lobogó Alpine Coaster, speeds of up to 45 km/h can be reached. At the Lobogó ski slope, visitors can rent ski equipment and sledges. The route length and possible maximum speed are among the details that play a role in planning your day. When using the slope, it is worth checking the rental outlet’s current opening hours.

Activities

The horse-riding options in Băile Homorod include paddock riding for beginners or a one-hour trail ride. Advanced riders are offered a trail ride along a marked route in Băile Homorod. The two experience levels are connected through different forms of riding.

Geographical setting

Route 21MN43 connects the National Centre for Tourist Information and Promotion in Vlăhiţa with the entrance to Cave Number 14 in Cheile Vârghişului. The Traseul CA route connects the northern edge of Vlăhiţa with Harghita Mădăraş and follows the ridge trail via Piatra Altarului, Muntele Ascuțit and Pintenul Cazanului. On 21MN43, the tourist information centre and cave entrance are located at the two endpoints, while Traseul CA leads from the edge of the town onto a ridge route. For routes with marked paths or ridge sections, travellers should check current trail conditions and transport timetables before setting out.

The peaks Vârful Mare, Vinului, Brazii Negri and Muntele Ascuțit are located around Vlăhiţa. Muntele Ascuțit is both one of the peaks in the surrounding area and a point on the ridge trail of Traseul CA.

Other places in the same higher-level area: Borzont, Jigodin-Băi, Făgeţel, Siculeni, Cotormani, Odorhellen, Cristuru Secuiesc, Mugeni.

Culture

The Forja Veche in Vlăhiţa is an architectural monument of cultural and historical significance. Biserica Călugăreni is a church in the vicinity of Vlăhiţa. In the wider regional surroundings of Vlăhiţa are the Muzeul Municipal Haaz Rezso Odorheiu Secuiesc museum, the Statuia lui Orban Balazs monument and the Casa Memorială Imre Nagy historical site. The spatial gradation thus extends from Vlăhiţa itself through the surrounding area to the wider regional environment.

The Vlăhiţa Children's Philharmonic consists of 140 children, including 100 choir members and 40 musicians. It gives around 20 to 30 concerts each year in Romania and abroad. The choir and musicians together form the 140-member children's philharmonic; their performances extend beyond Romania to other countries.

Wellness

Baia Populară Nádasszék is located in Băile Selters. The spring at Baia Nádasszék has a very high salt concentration and also contains carbon dioxide and magnesium. People with rheumatism still bathe today in the covered pool of the Baia Nádasszék salt bath.

History

Exploring the military installations from the Second World War is recommended in three seasons. A walk leads through military installations from the Second World War, including anti-tank ditches, bunkers, trenches and firing positions.

For the higher-level travel overview: Harghita.