Peștera Urșilor (the Bears' Cave), at Chișcău, takes its name from the cave bears whose bones were found in its galleries.
The cave
The cave was discovered on 17 September 1975, when a blast in a limestone quarry opened its entrance. It was fitted out and opened to the public in 1980. It has more than 1500 m of galleries on two levels, and the visitor route is 488 m long. The temperature stays around 10 °C all year.
The visit
Visits are guided only and take about 45 minutes. The cave is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:00. Hours and prices can change; check them on the cave's official website before you go.
Getting there from the guesthouse
Chișcău is in the commune of Pietroasa, Bihor County, about 38 km from Vârtop.
Good to know
- Bring a light jacket: it is about 10 °C inside the cave, even in summer.