Măneciu-Ungureni: Hiking, Mountains and History

Măneciu-Ungureni is situated at an altitude of approximately 620 metres in a natural amphitheatre with broad terraces that merge into the right bank area of the Teleajen.

Route 25 CA connects the Măneciu Reservoir dam with Pasul Tabla Buții, the saddle between the Ciucaș and the Culmea Tătaru Mare ridge.

Further destinations: Sinaia, Azuga, Talea, Chițorani, Adunaţi, Strejnicu, Comarnic, Băicoi

Hiking and mountains

The marked hiking route leads from Măneciu-Ungureni via Muntele Poiana Mare, Muntele Stâna and Muntele Nebunu Mare to Vârful Ulita.

The route is 18 km long and takes 6 to 7 hours.

It has 1,488 metres of elevation gain and is rated as moderate in difficulty.

The details on length, duration, elevation gain and difficulty together form the complete key data for this marked hiking route.

Landscape

Pietri Peak is located in the immediate vicinity of Măneciu-Ungureni.

Măgura Ceraşul Mountain is also located in the immediate vicinity of Măneciu-Ungureni.

The Magura Maneciu Peak is likewise located in the same immediate vicinity.

Plaiului Ursului Peak is also located in the immediate vicinity of Măneciu-Ungureni.

Cycling and reservoir

The Măneciu-Ungureni–Pasul Boncuța–Măneciu-Ungureni cycling route starts in Măneciu-Ungureni, crosses the Măneciu Reservoir dam and continues uphill towards Pasul Tabla Buții.

The cycling route is 51.70 km long and is rated as moderate to difficult.

For the cycling tour, in addition to the circuit over the dam and pass, the length of 51.70 km and the moderate-to-difficult rating are also specified.

History and culture

Măneciu-Ungureni developed in the 18th and 19th centuries through the immigration of Romanians from Transylvania, including from the Săcele area and the Székely regions.

Traditional activities in the hilly and mountainous surroundings of Măneciu-Ungureni include wood processing, livestock farming, fruit growing and beekeeping.

The Sf. Nicolae Church in Măneciu-Ungureni was first consecrated in 1866.

The Cheia Monastery and the Biserica Sfinţii Arhangheli church are located in the wider regional surroundings of Măneciu-Ungureni.

This wider regional area also includes the Biserica Ortodoxă Bordenii Mici Orthodox church.

The Biserica Sfinţii Voievozi church is likewise located in the wider regional surroundings of Măneciu-Ungureni.

At Tabla Buții, trenches, shelters and shell craters from the battles of the First World War bear witness to the area’s war history.

The established Cimitirul Eroilor Heroes’ Cemetery also bears witness to this war history.

The ruins of the medieval Tabla Buții fortress are located along a historic trade route.

This trade route connected the centre of Wallachia with Transylvania.

The ethnographic museum of the Măneciu commune is located in the building of the Măneciu-Ungureni cultural centre.

It was established by Prof. Alexandru Barbu.

The historical information ranges from the medieval trade connection to the traces of the First World War and the present-day museum.

The churches range from Sf Nicolae in the village to the aforementioned places of worship in the wider regional surroundings.

For the higher-level travel overview: Prahova.