Lake Balea is a glacial lake in the Romanian Carpathians. It is located in the Fagaras mountains on the Transfagarasan road between the Negoiu and Moldoveanu mountains. And what appears to be fog here is probably clouds (thanks for the info Mr. George Cus) simply because the lake is so high.

The lake is located in the district of Sibiu and is approximately 80 km from the city of Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) and approx. 70 km from the town of Fagara 70 (in German Fogarash or Fugreschmarkt).

Currently (now at the end of March) this region should be covered with a lot of snow and travel there is only possible by cable car.
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Kerz Monastery in Transylvania (Sibernation) 😍😍🇷🇴
Carta Monastery (in German Kerz) is a former Cistercian (Benedictine) monastery in the Fagaras region of Sieburgen, Romania. It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, between the cities of Sibiu and Făgăraș and today it is an Evangelical Lutheran church.
The exact date of the founding of the Carta monastery (in Latin: monasterium beatae Mariae virginis in Candelis de Kerch) is unknown. A document from Constance dated 17. April 1418, exhibited by Sigismund, King of Hungary, vaguely states that the monastery was founded, built and endowed with rights and privileges by his predecessors. Cistercian documents collected and analyzed by Leopold Janauschek from the 13th to the 15th Centenary mention the year the monastery was founded in 1202-1203.
Pictures; January 25, 2023

Hermannstadt (Sibiu) in Siebenbürgen 😍😍🇷🇴
Hermannstadt (Sibiu in Romanian, Nagyszeben in Hungarian and Hermestatt in Sieburg-Saxon) is a city in the geographical region of Seiburg and was/is one of the centers of the seven citizens of Saxony.
Probably in 1147 the first German settlers arrived in the area; they settled on the hill above the Zibin River, today's Oberstadt. The first documented mention of the city dates back to 1191 under the name praepositum Cibiniensem; a fool appeared. From 1223 the Latin name is "Villa Hermannni" and from 1241 the German equivalent is Hermannstorf.
In the 14. During the century, Hermannstadt developed into a commercial center of international importance. It was one of the most important cities in Transylvania - perhaps even the most important, as it was not only the center of trade, administration and the church, but also the largest fortresses in all of Transylvania.

Transfăgărășan & Balea Lake, a slightly different picture 😍😍🇷🇴
A not so common view, but a wonderful image of the Transfăgărășan road and Bâlea lac.
You can see that the road is very popular in the summer (and especially on weekends)... and it's full of life 😊 Those looking for the solitude and peace of the mountains... you probably won't find that here during the holidays.
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Sibiu (Hermannstadt) 😍😍🇷🇴
Sibiu, also known by the German name Hermannstadt, was and is one of the most representative cities of Romania, both in terms of tourism, as well as culturally and economically.
Sibiu has a wonderful location at the foot of the Southern Carpathians. Here is the most important center of the German minority in Siebenburg. The city is located on the river Cibin (Zibin), whose source is in the Southern Carpathians.
Image: Miriana Dorobanțu, Rares Batrinache, Adrian Dascal, Stefan Galescu, Traian Titilincu

📍 Kloster Kerz (Carta Monastery) 😍😍🇷🇴
Kerz Monastery (German for "Our Dear Candlelight Wife") is a former Cistercian abbey in Siebenburg, Sibiu district. It is approximately 50 km away from Hermannstadt (Sibiu) towards Brașov (Kronstadt).
The monastery was founded in 1202 as a branch of the Egresch monastery. Kerz Abbey was originally allocated an area to the left of Altufer by the Hungarian king - the so-called. terram exemptam de Blaccis and was fortified with several villages in the vicinity, including Michelsberg near Heltau, which had been in the possession of the monastery since 1223.
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Located on Transfagarasan ( Fagaras Mountains, Sibiu County ), Lake Balea ( at 2,034 meters ) in winter can only be accessed by cable car / gondola.

Wonderful winter images from last weekend ( February 12, 2023 ) 🥰

Ighisu Nou (Eibesvillage) in the district of Sibiu 🥰🥰🇷🇴
Ighisu Nou, formerly Issdorful Sasesc, Ibisdorf, Ighisdorful Sasisc (Eibesterf in the Saxon dialect, in German Saxon-Eibesdorf, Eibesdorf, Abesdorf, in Hungarian Szaszivanfalva, Ivanfalva, Izseptelke) is a town in Mediaș in the Siebenburg region.
Ighisu Nou was mentioned for the first time in a document from 1305 of the Alba Iulia chapter.
Thanks to Your Guide in Transylvania (Photo: Adrian Arsu Film) for permission to use this image (July 2021).

Our advice: camping in Sibiu district 🤗🤗🇷🇴
Camping Doua Lumi (Two Worlds) welcomes its multilingual guests (also German) in Blajel (German: Kleinblasendorf) in Sibu District. Various excursion destinations, many activities, Fagaras mountains and approx. The city of Sibiu (Hermannstadt) located 50 km away awaits its visitor.
Fifteen (15) pitches or tents (with electricity on request), a clean swimming pool (12m x 5m), bicycles for hire, a library (also with German literature), a wide selection of board games and cards, darts, badminton and more are available.
I also offer a community BBQ, breakfast, bag lunch (up to 4**** quality) and free wi-fi. Rooms, a cottage and many others can also be rented.
Learn more (languages: Romanian, English, German, Dutch and French): https://www.doualumi.com/de/
Please note: every November 1st to March 31st the campsite is closed for the winter holidays.

The fortified church / fortified church Biertan 😍😍🇷🇴
The church is located in Biertan (German: Birthälm, Hungarian: Berethalom) in the Sibiu district of Transylvania. Biertan is one of the first German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in 1398 (other sources: 1402).
Like any Saxon settlement, it is distinguished by a series of houses, which rise around a central square above the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon Diocese (bishop of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which favored the construction of one of the largest peasant communities in Transylvania, around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, which is definitely worth a visit.

Holiday destination 2023: Sibiu (Sibiu) in Transylvania 😍😍🇷🇴
The old town / center of Sibiu in beautiful pictures. Sibiu (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermetat) is the capital of the district with the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.
Probably in 1147 the first German settlers arrived in the area, and the first written mention of the city dates back to 1191. Since 1223 the Latin name "Villa Hermanni" has been documented and since 1241 the German equivalent Hermannstorf has been documented.
We would like to thank Maik Lanckrock (instagram.com/travantime) for allowing us to use these images from the beginning of August 2022.

Sibiu (Sibiu) at the beginning of May 2021 😍😍🇷🇴
Thank you Visit Romania for permission to use this image (€ Marius Iuliu Neamtu).

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Thank you to Your Guide in Transylvania for allowing us to use this image.

Biertan Municipality ( in German Birthälm ) in Sibiu District in the Transylvanian Region.

First documented in 1283, with the construction of today's Gothic church in the early sixteenth century.

Sibiel ( in German Budenbach or Biddenbach ) is a district of Saliste in the Sibiu district of Transylvania.

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La aproximativ 40 km de Sibiu ( spre Brașov ) se află Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor.

În 2014 a început construcția, astăzi „Castelul de argilă”, care arată ca un Hobbit, este admirat și admirat zilnic de multe sute de vizitatori.

Imagini: sfârșitul lunii iulie 2020

Located on Transfagarasan ( Fagaras Mountains, Sibiu County ), Lake Balea ( at 2,034 meters ) in winter can only be accessed by cable car / gondola.

Wonderful winter images from last weekend ( February 12, 2023 ) 🥰

Do you know the ice hotel on Lake Balea? Not yet... 🥰

The location ( at 2,034 meters, Fagaras Mountains, Sibiu County ) guarantees cold and long winters and, in addition to the wonderful winter world, is another highlight of this region.

Lake Balea can be reached by cable car / gondola ( 3.7 km, from Monday to Sunday between 9:00 and 17:00 ). The starting point / starting of the cable car is Balea waterfall ( Cabana Balea Cascada ).

Images from last weekend ( 12.02.2023 )

On the road from Sibiu to Brașov is the city of Fagaras, at the end of the 12th century the castle was just a wooden fortress, which was built in the 14th century. the century was extended to a stone fortress.

The castle includes a museum that can be visited, as well as the castle. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral / church of St. John the Baptist.

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Lake Bâlea is a glacial lake in the Romanian Carpathians.

It is located in the Fagaras Mountains, on the Transfogarascher Hochstraße ( Transfagarasan ) between the Negoiu and Moldoveanu mountains, the two highest mountains in the Romanian Carpathians. The lake is located about 80 km from Sibiu, 70 km from Fagaras and 85 km from Curtea de Arges.

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A beautiful image from Biertan. Biertan Parish and Fortified Church ( in German Birthälm ), first mentioned in 1283, is located in the Sibiu district of the Transylvanian region.

The church is located in the municipality of Biertan ( in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom ) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania. Biertan is part of the first German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in 1398 ( other sources: 1402 ).

Like any Saxon settlement, it stands out with a series of villages, which rises around a central square above which the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon Diocese ( Bishop of the Evangelical Church of A.B. ), which favored the construction of one of the largest peasant communities in Transylvania, around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, which is definitely worth visiting.

The Museum of Traditional Popular Culture in Sibiu is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania.

The museum is located directly south of Sibiu ( in German: Hermannstadt ) in the "Dumbrava Sibiului" forest, on the connecting road between Sibiu and Rasinari, about three kilometers ( 3 ) from the city.

Contains installations of traditional pre-industrial Romanian popular civilization. Houses, workshops and construction complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees in the Dumbravii of Sibiu.

Experience a bike tour guided through Transylvania in 8 days.

Arrival in Sibiu ( Sibiu ), drive to the cities of Transylvania and the fortified churches Birthälm, Reichesdorf and Mediasch. Tour / city in Schäßburg ( Sighisoara ) and Kronstadt experience and also Bran Castle and Rosenau Castle ( Rasnov ) to Zarnesti, known to bear observation stations.

7 x night, breakfast, adventure and more ... Bicycle rental, English language guide and luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation. A wonderful experience throughout Transylvania 🥰

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e-mail: alex@reisen-rumaien.com

A beautiful image from the city of Hermannstadt (Sibiu) according to the creator of the photo.

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Who can help us here? Thanks