Mara: Cheile Tătarului and Creasta Cocoșului

Nature and Landscape

The Cheile Tătarului Nature Reserve is located in the municipality of Deseşti and the village of Mara. It covers 15.00 hectares. Its length is 0.7 kilometers. Cheile Tătarului is a gorge carved into pyroxene andesite. The western slope is almost vertical and rocky. There is an overhang on this slope. The eastern slope consists of scree slopes and woodland. Within the gorge, the two sides of the slope differ clearly: on the western side, rock and the overhang characterize the terrain, while on the eastern side, scree slopes and woodland predominate. As a result, the gorge displays two clearly different landforms within a confined area, lying directly next to each other and defining the character of this nature reserve.

Creasta Cocoșului has been protected since 1954. It is designated as a nature reserve. This nature reserve covers 50 hectares. Creasta Cocoșului forms a jagged mountain ridge. It is approximately 200 meters long and lies at an average elevation of 1,200 meters. Its protected status, ridge shape, and elevation define the distinctive landscape character of this destination.

Trails and Views

A marked trail from Mara leads to Creasta Cocoșului. Flight instructors are available at this destination for tandem paragliding flights. The Traseul 2 Cruce Albastră trail is marked. It connects the western edge of Mara with Creasta Cocoșului. The trail offers views of the Rodna Mountains, the Țibleș Mountains, and the Maramureș Mountains. The Maramureș Depression is also among the views.

The circular trail from Mara to Piatra Tisei de Mara runs through the Mara Valley and the Mătrăguna Valley. It can be accessed from the center of Mara via the road to the Runcu–Tătaru Dam and then through the Mătrăguna Valley.

Culture and History

The Maramureș Village Museum is located in Sighetu Marmației. It presents the agro-pastoral Bohotici household as originating from Mara. This household dates from the 18th century. It is dated to the years 1701 to 1800. The household thus connects its association with Mara to a clearly defined historical period and the agro-pastoral architectural and living environment.

Geographical Location

Mount Gutăiu is located in the vicinity of Mara. The Piatra Negru peak is located in the vicinity of Mara. Mount Silva is also located in the vicinity of Mara. The Măgura Mică peak is located in the vicinity of Mara. The Mânăstirea Budeşti Monastery is also located in the vicinity of Mara.

The Muzeul de Stiintele Naturn Sighetu Marmaţiei Museum is located in the wider regional surroundings of Mara. The Muzeul Satului Baia Mare open-air museum is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Mara. The Muzeul Judeţean de Artă Maramureş Baia Mare art museum is located there as well.

Those wishing to stay overnight in Mara can consider a vacation apartment as accommodation for their own stay and then decide on the rest of their travel plans themselves.

To the main travel overview: Desești Commune.