Mittelstadt – Mountain Landscapes, Lakes and Culture

Trails and Views

In Mittelstadt, the Traseul Minier Principal leads to the 730 m-high summit of Dealul Minei, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The Puțul Francisc și Borcut trail leads to the ruins of Puțul Francisc. You can distinguish the two destinations by their character: one trail focuses on elevation and landscape, while the other leads to ruins.

Lakes and Elevations

Lacul Albastru is a national protected area within the administrative territory of the city of Baia Sprie, on the southern slope of Dealul Minei at an elevation of 530 m. The lake formed between 1919 and 1920 through the accumulation of water following the collapse of a mine or surface works. Lacul Albastru changes colour depending on the season: in spring, especially in April and May, it appears blue and turquoise; in summer, emerald green; and in autumn, greenish-brown.

Lacul Bodi lies at an elevation of 731 m at the foot of Vârful Mogoșa, which is also called Muntele Negru. Vârful Igniș reaches 1,307 m and lies on a volcanic plateau with distinctive rock formations as well as bilberry and cranberry bushes. The varying elevations and seasonal colour changes offer two distinct ways of organising observations of nature: by terrain and by season.

Geographical Setting

The Piciorul Herjei mountain is located in the vicinity of Baia Sprie. The Dealul Someş summit is located in the vicinity of Baia Sprie. The Dealul Florilor summit is also located in the vicinity of Baia Sprie. These named landscape features complement the lakes and peaks with additional destinations that have a clear geographical location.

Further destinations: Cavnic, Borşa, Băile Borşa.

When planning your trip to Mittelstadt, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies for accommodation for your ski holiday. These three details provide an objective structure for your choice and make different offers comparable according to your own requirements.

Culture and Crafts

The Biserica romano-catolică Sf. Maria displays two miners’ flags from 1886 and 1889, as well as the flag of the potters’ guild from 1852. Baia Sprie has a long-standing pottery tradition; Daniel Leș is considered the city’s last potter.

The Muzeul Judeţean de Artă Maramureş Baia Mare, the Muzeul Satului Baia Mare and the Muzeul de Etnografie şi Artă Populară Baia Mare are located in the vicinity of Baia Sprie. The Monumentul Ostaşului Român Baia Mare and the Gradina Zoologică Baia Mare are also located in the vicinity of Baia Sprie. You can distinguish the cultural stops by sacred heritage, crafts, art, village life and ethnography.

There are four functioning Vâltori in Chiuzbaia. They are used for washing and are also local tourist attractions.

For the higher-level travel overview: Maramureş.