Ceahlău Massif
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For the commune in eastern Romania, see Ceahlău, Neamț.
The Ceahlău Massif (pronounced [tʃe̯ahˈləw]) is one of the most famous mountains of Romania.[1] It is part of the Bistrița Mountains range of the Eastern Carpathians division, in Neamț County, in the Moldavia region. The two most important peaks are Toaca (1904 m elevation) and Ocolașul Mare (1907 m elevation). It is bounded to the east by the river Bistrița and Lake Bicaz, to the south by the river Bicaz. From the south, the main access point is the village of Izvorul Muntelui, located 12 km north from the town of Bicaz. To the north, Mount Ceahlău is also accessible from Durău.
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Ceahlău Massif | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,907 m (6,257 ft) |
Coordinates | 46.955°N 25.9457°E / 46.955; 25.9457 |
Geography | |
Location | Neamț County, Romania |
Parent range | Eastern Carpathians |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Cretaceous |
Mountain type | Intrusive |
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